Chelsea vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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A second-half goal from Kai Havertz proved enough to give Chelsea a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday, easing the pressure on manager Graham Potter after a poor run of form.
The German striker nodded in a cross from Hakim Ziyech in the 65th minute following a short corner. It was only the second league win in 10 matches for the home side who remain in 10th place half-way through the season.
Chelsea were on top for much of the lively if scrappy derby, but Palace kept goalkeeper Kepa busy with efforts from Tyrick Mitchell, Michael Olise and Wilfried Zaha and he was forced into a leaping save from Cheick Doucoure towards the end of the second half.
Midway through the first half Chelsea announced Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk had become their fifth signing of the January transfer window, and the 22-year-old waved to fans from the pitch at halftime, a Ukraine flag draped round his shoulders.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Every time Palace win the ball back, they're attempting to catch Chelsea out with a long ball over the top. The latest one from Schlupp is played in behind for Zaha, but there's too much on it and Kepa collects.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Chelsea have started this game on the front foot, and are keeping Palace under pressure early on here. When Hall can't find space down the left, it's switched to Mount on the opposite flank, and he wins another corner, but it comes to nothing.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Chukwuemeka's brilliant run ends with a corner for Chelsea and Palace don't clear their lines properly. It falls to Hall, who drives down the left before drilling a low cross in, but Guehi hooks it away.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
The teams are out on the pitch now, with kick-off just moments away!
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