Chelsea 2-1 Crystal Palace: Talking points as Madueke penalty earns Blues three points

Chelsea managed to beat Crystal Palace in a difficult game at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, booking vital three points as they seek a way to get their season back on the right track. Mykhaylo Mudryk scored first for the home side in the 13th minute, and Michael Olise set the score back level in the last seconds of the first half. Having won a penalty for his team, Noni Madueke took responsibility and converted from the spot to settle the contest.

The game

Chelsea s struggles to impose themselves on a game are hardly a surprise anymore, and Palace didn t find it too hard to control the proceedings while the score stood at 0-0. However, Chelsea threatened occasionally through counterattacks, and after Dean Henderson in the Palace goal, with the help of Tyrick Mitchell, thwarted …