Chelsea vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
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Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Crystal Palace in the Premier League today.
Graham Potter handed a Chelsea debut to Benoit Badiashile against Crystal Palace as the manager switched to a back four following the defeat to Fulham. The 21-year-old signing from Monaco started in central defence alongside Thiago Silva, with Lewis Hall moving from wing-back to left-back.
Carney Chukwuemeka starts on the left of a midfield three with Conor Gallagher and Jorginho also returning to the side, whilst Hakim Ziyech also comes in alongside Kai Havertz and Mason Mount in attack.
For Crystal Palace, Tyrick Mitchell returns after serving a three-match ban for his red card against Fulham on Boxing Day. Jordan Ayew plays as a lone striker with support from Wilfried Zaha and Eberechi Eze.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today’s game in the live blog below:
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Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Palace keep cheaply giving the ball away deep in their own half, but luckily for them, Chelsea don’t take advantage. Havertz bundles it to the edge of the box before pulling it back for Ziyech, but he loses out to Doucoure.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Chelsea have lost two of their last three Premier League home games (W1), as many as they had in their previous 21 league games at Stamford Bridge before this (W10 D9).
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
It’s well worked down Chelsea’s right, with Ziyech playing a one-two with Mount as he cuts inside before fizzing it into the box. Havertz is chasing it, but he can’t get there ahead of Guaita.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Zaha outmuscles Badiashile to win an aerial challenge before lifting a lovely chip over Silva to open up space in front of goal. The last touch was slightly heavy though, and Kepa rushes out of his box to head the danger away.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
It’s better from Palace now, and they’re moving the ball much quicker upfield. Olise makes a great run down the right and tries to cut back to curl in a cross, but it’s blocked by Hall.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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
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