Chelsea secures a 3-1 victory against Crystal Palace with late goals from Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez.

Chelsea secured a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday, with late goals from Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez. Despite an early lead from Crystal Palace’s Jefferson Lerma, Chelsea fought back strongly. Gallagher’s two goals, one in the second half and another towards the end, sealed the win for Chelsea and eased some pressure on their manager, Mauricio Pochettino.

Chelsea staged a late comeback to defeat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park. Connor Gallagher’s late goals secured the win after Palace put up a strong defensive display, causing Chelsea trouble, particularly in the first half.

At halftime, Crystal Palace held the lead with Jefferson Lerma’s remarkable long-range goal. Shortly after halftime, Chelsea leveled the score thanks to Conor Gallagher’s precise finish in the box, following a brief delay for referee Michael Oliver’s equipment issue.

In the closing moments, Chelsea secured a win with a late goal from Conor Gallagher, assisted by Cole Palmer. Enzo Fernandez added another goal as Palace fans exited the stadium. Chelsea capitalized on a rare opportunity, showcasing their improved performance.

Chelsea’s victory sees them climb into the top half of the Premier League, while Palace remains in 15th position, with a comfortable five-point gap from the relegation zone.

Roy Hodgson deserves credit for his team’s performance.

Crystal Palace employed a straightforward strategy against Chelsea: defend deep, stay organized, and counter-attack quickly. Despite missing key players like Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise, Hodgson’s tactics nearly worked, with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta leading the frontline effectively. Palace came close to getting a positive result from the match, showcasing attacking prowess even without their star players. Hodgson deserves recognition for his team’s performance.

Conor Gallagher (Chelsea):Player of the Match.

In a match where Chelsea’s performance wasn’t at its peak, Conor Gallagher stood out, especially in the second half. Operating from an advanced central midfield position, he dominated the game and scored two crucial goals. As a former Crystal Palace player, Gallagher’s impact was significant in securing the win for Chelsea.

Player Ratings:

Crystal Palace:

Henderson: 7
Muñoz: 6
Andersen (C): 7
Richards: 7
Mitchell: 7
Lerma: 8
Wharton: 7
Ayew: 7
Hughes: 7
Matheus França: 8
Mateta: 8
Substitutes: Ahamada: 6, Edouard: 7

Chelsea:

Petrovic: 6
Gusto: 6
Disasi: 7
Thiago Silva: 6
Chilwell (C): 6
Caicedo: 7
Fernández: 7
Jackson: 6
Gallagher: 8
Madueke: 5
Palmer: 7
Substitutes: Nkunku: 6, Sterling: 7, Gilchrist: 6

Here are the match highlights:

At the 30th minute, Crystal Palace takes the lead with Lerma’s goal, making it 1-0 against Chelsea.

Palace launches an attack as Mateta delivers a cross into the box. Despite Chelsea’s efforts to clear the ball, Palace regains possession, and Lerma scores with an impressive long-range shot, giving Palace a 1-0 lead!

At the 47th minute, Conor Gallagher scores for Chelsea, equalizing the match at 1-1 against Crystal Palace.

Chelsea swiftly counterattacks against Palace, with Gallagher taking advantage of a cross to score and tie the match at 1-1.

At the 90th minute, Conor Gallagher scores again for Chelsea, putting them ahead 2-1 against Crystal Palace.

Gallagher finds the net for Chelsea! In a swift counterattack against Palace, Palmer delivers a precise pass to Gallagher. Gallagher takes a first-time shot at the edge of the box, resembling Lampard’s style, giving Chelsea a 2-1 lead!

At the 94th minute, Enzo scores for Chelsea, extending their lead to 3-1 against Crystal Palace.

And that concludes the game! Chelsea exploits a break as Palace pushes forward for an equalizer. Palmer once again sets up Enzo, who deftly maneuvers past a defender and calmly slots the ball past the keeper. With the score now 3-1, Chelsea secures the victory.

Here are the key stats from the match:

Possession: Crystal Palace 43%, Chelsea 57%
Total Shots: Crystal Palace 9, Chelsea 14
Shots on Target: Crystal Palace 3, Chelsea 7
Corners: Crystal Palace 4, Chelsea 6
Fouls: Crystal Palace 12, Chelsea 10