Chelsea picked up a strong 3-1 Premier League victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The win marks an important result for the Blues, who moved into fourth place in the league standings with the three points and ended a run without an away league win under manager Liam Rosenior.
The match’s breakthrough came in the 34th minute, when 18-year-old Brazilian winger Estêvão capitalised on a mistake from Palace defender Jaydee Canvot. Estêvão raced clear and finished smartly past goalkeeper Dean Henderson, giving Chelsea the lead and providing a huge lift to the visitors.
Chelsea continued to control large portions of the game into the second half. Within minutes of the restart, João Pedro doubled the lead with a composed finish. He worked the ball into space and fired low under the goalkeeper, making it 2–0 and sending the travelling supporters into cheers.
The third goal came in the 64th minute after a contentious moment in the Palace box. João Pedro’s shot struck Canvot’s arm, and after a VAR review, the referee awarded a penalty for the handball. Chelsea captain Enzo Fernández stepped up and coolly converted the spot kick, extending the advantage to three goals and effectively putting the result beyond doubt.
Crystal Palace’s afternoon became even more difficult when Adam Wharton received a second yellow card in the 72nd minute and was sent off, leaving the hosts with ten men for the final part of the match.
Despite the red card, Palace continued to fight and managed a late goal. Chris Richards headed home in the 88th minute to make the scoreline 3–1, offering the home fans something to cheer late on. However, the goal had little impact on the outcome, as Chelsea maintained control to the final whistle.
Throughout the game, Chelsea looked sharp in attack and composed in midfield. Estêvão was especially impressive with his direct running and link-up play, earning praise from many pundits and supporters alike for his influence at such a young age. João Pedro continued his strong scoring form, and Fernández’s leadership from midfield helped Chelsea dictate the tempo.
Crystal Palace, in contrast, remain in a difficult spell. The Eagles have now gone a significant number of matches without a win in the Premier League, and this result added to their struggles, leaving questions over form and confidence ahead of upcoming fixtures. The red card and defensive errors compounded their night at Selhurst Park.
No comments:
Post a Comment