2017/18
Matchweek 30
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MAN OF THE MATCH?

Match summary

Chelsea moved to within two points of fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, before they faced AFC Bournemouth on Sunday, after overcoming Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues, who had lost their two previous home matches against the Eagles, were 2-0 up within 32 minutes after Willian’s deflected strike and a Martin Kelly own goal.

Palace’s Wilfried Zaha returned from injury at the interval and was quickly involved as Alexander Sorloth hit the post.

Chelsea nearly extended their lead as a close-range Willian shot was blocked, Wayne Hennessey denied Eden Hazard and Olivier Giroud struck the woodwork.

But Palace rallied late on, Patrick van Aanholt halving the deficit.

Chelsea held on, though, to inflict a fourth successive defeat on Roy Hodgson’s side.

The Eagles remain 18th, one point from safety.

See: Chelsea report | Crystal Palace report

Next fixtures

Chelsea: 1 Apr v Spurs (H)
Crystal Palace: 17 Mar v Huddersfield Town (A)

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Match officials

Referee: Anthony Taylor

Assistants: Adam Nunn, Daniel Cook

Fourth Official: Chris Kavanagh

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      Season So Far

      Chelsea
       
      Crystal Palace

      Top Player Stats

        Head-to-Head

        Chelsea
        Total Wins
        24
        Home
        12
        Away
        12
        Crystal Palace
        Total Wins
        4
        Home
        2
        Away
        2

        Played

        31

        Draws 3

        Recent Meetings