Crystal Palace's Misery Continues with Loss to Chelsea
The next Premier League games for Crystal Palace are Nottingham Forest (away) on 1 February, Brighton & Hove Albion (away) on 8 February and Burnley (home) on 11 February. Chelsea play West Ham United (home) on 31 January, Wolverhampton Wanderers (away) on 7 February and Leeds United (home) on 10 February.
It was Estêvão who opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 34th minute of the goalless match.
Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton was sent off in the 72nd minute.
Straight after the break, João Pedro made his mark and increased the team's lead.
In the 64th minute, Enzo Fernández increased the lead for Chelsea.
It leaves Chelsea in fifth place and that Crystal Palace are in 15th place.
Crystal Palace hosted Chelsea at Selhurst Park in a match that finished 3-1. The result meant Crystal Palace's eighth game in a row without a win in the Premier League.
The goal that reduced the score to 3-1 came in the final minutes, when Chris Richards netted for Crystal Palace, with an assist by Chadi Riad.
"They are engaged, I think they are believing in what they are doing, but it's one game. We have to make sure we're consistent in every game we play," recently appointed Chelsea coach Liam Rosenoir said following the win.
The next Premier League games for Crystal Palace are Nottingham Forest (away) on 1 February, Brighton & Hove Albion (away) on 8 February and Burnley (home) on 11 February. Chelsea play West Ham United (home) on 31 January, Wolverhampton Wanderers (away) on 7 February and Leeds United (home) on 10 February.