Chelsea stunned in Crystal Palace first win

By Daily Sports on October 15, 2017

Reigning champions, Chelsea were stunned by Crystal Palace in Saturday Premier League clash to record their first victory for the season.

Wilfried Zaha scored the winner.

Palace had lost all seven of their previous games - including three under new boss Roy Hodgson - and had failed to score.

They finally ended their 731 minute wait for a league goal when Yohan Cabaye forced the ball down off his chest, which bounced off David Luiz and into the back of the net off Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta.

Palace's lead lasted only eight minutes as Cesc Fabregas' corner was headed in by Tiemoue Bakayoko.

But Zaha, on his return from injury, made it 2-1 just before the break and Hodgson's side held on despite an onslaught from the Blues in the second half.

The win does not move Palace off the bottom of the table, but they have reduced the gap from safety to four points.

Chelsea, meanwhile, stay fourth but are now nine points behind leaders Manchester City. (BBC)

•Photo shows Wilfried Zaha.

Source Daily Sports

Posted October 15, 2017


 

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