Chelsea Held by Late Palace Equaliser as Winless Streak Continues
Chelsea’s struggles in front of goal saw them drop points again, as Jean-Philippe Mateta’s late strike earned Crystal Palace a 1-1 draw.
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The Times
Written by
Steve Worrell
Chelsea extended their winless run to four Premier League games after a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park. Cole Palmer’s early goal, set up by Jadon Sancho’s dazzling wing play, gave the visitors an early lead. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Enzo Maresca’s side failed to capitalise, with Nicolas Jackson missing key opportunities. Palace found their way back late in the game when Eberechi Eze set up Jean-Philippe Mateta for the equaliser. The result leaves Chelsea in fourth, with mounting pressure to rediscover their form.
- Early Lead: Cole Palmer scored his 13th goal of the season in the 14th minute, assisted by Jadon Sancho’s skillful play.
- Missed Opportunities: Chelsea created numerous chances, including Nicolas Jackson’s missed effort from seven yards and Enzo Fernández’s shot wide of the post.
- Palace Resilience: Crystal Palace adjusted tactics after conceding, with Jean-Philippe Mateta eventually scoring his 17th goal at Selhurst Park under Oliver Glasner.
- Chelsea’s Defensive Changes: Josh Acheampong, 18, made his Premier League debut in central defense, replacing injured Wesley Fofana and Benoît Badiashile.
- End-to-End Second Half: Palace pressed Chelsea, with Eberechi Eze missing a clear chance before setting up Mateta’s equalizer in the 82nd minute.
- League Implications: The draw leaves Chelsea clinging to fourth place, with Manchester City and Newcastle closing the gap in the race for Champions League spots.
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Steve Worrell
Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
