Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace. The Blues, coming off a resounding 6-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, were eager to continue their winning momentum. However, Crystal Palace had other plans.
Chelsea dominated the first half, showcasing their attacking prowess. Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring in the 25th minute, finishing off a swift counter-attack initiated by Cole Palmer. Palmer, who had been a constant threat, delivered a precise cross that Jackson tapped in at the near post. The Blues continued to press, with Noni Madueke and Pedro Neto both coming close to doubling the lead, but were denied by some excellent saves from Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
The second half saw a rejuvenated Crystal Palace side. Eberechi Eze, who had been relatively quiet in the first half, produced a moment of brilliance in the 53rd minute. Picking up the ball outside the box, Eze curled a stunning shot past Robert Sanchez to level the score. This goal galvanized Palace, who began to assert more control over the game.
Chelsea had opportunities to regain the lead, with Jackson and Madueke both testing Henderson again. However, the Palace defense held firm, and the match ended in a stalemate. The draw means Chelsea now have four points from their first three games of the season, while Crystal Palace earned their first point after two consecutive losses.
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