2018/19
Matchweek 20
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Sun 30 Dec 2018
Kick Off:
Selhurst Park, London
Att: 25,781
Ref: Craig Pawson

WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

Match summary

A second-half goal from N'Golo Kante was enough to give Chelsea a hard-fought 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.

Chelsea enjoyed plenty of possession in a first half lacking clear-cut chances but the visitors did come close to scoring when Willian struck the post from a free-kick.

On 51 minutes, Chelsea made the breakthrough. A ball over the top from David Luiz found Kante, who took it on his chest before firing past Vicente Guaita.

A clever flick from Eden Hazard found Willian but he was denied by Guaita who reacted well to save his low shot.

Olivier Giroud had a goal ruled out for offside for the second time in the match and then had to be substituted after injuring his ankle.

A second consecutive away victory means Chelsea remain fourth on 43 points but are now two behind Spurs and five clear of Arsenal. Defeat leaves Crystal Palace 14th on 19 points.

See: Crystal Palace report | Chelsea report

Next fixtures

Crystal Palace: 2 Jan v Wolves (H)
Chelsea: 2 Jan v Southampton (H)

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Match officials

Referee: Craig Pawson

Assistants: Ian Hussin, Edward Smart

Fourth Official: Andre Marriner

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      Season So Far

      Crystal Palace
       
      Chelsea

      Top Player Stats

        Head-to-Head

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

        Played

        30

        Draws 2

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