Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea, Premier League: Blues Turn Up The Heat In South London

Chelsea secured a convincing 3-1 Premier League win at Selhurst Park, extending their strong form under new head coach Liam Rosenior and moving into the top four with a composed performance. Estêvão opened the scoring in the 34th minute, capitalising on a Palace error, and then turned provider after the break by setting up João Pedro for the second goal, giving the Blues control. A penalty converted by Enzo Fernández just after the hour, awarded after a VAR review for handball, made it 3-0, while Palace were reduced to 10 men following a second yellow for Adam Wharton. Chris Richards’ late header provided a consolation for the hosts, whose winless run extended further, but Chelsea’s clinical edge and youthful spark proved decisive in this Premier League clash.

Updated on: 26 January 2026 1:34 pm

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Crystal Palace's Chris Richards after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London. | Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP

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Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, right, celebrates scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London. | Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP

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Chelsea's Joao Pedro celebrates scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London. | Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP

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Chelsea's Estevao celebrates scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London. | Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP

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Chelsea's Estevao, left, scores during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London. | Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP

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Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell, left, and Chelsea's Reece Jamesa in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London. | Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP

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Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, left, and Chelsea's Joao Pedro in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London. | Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP

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Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta and Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah, right, in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London. | Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP

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Crystal Palace's Jaydee Canvot, left, and Chelsea's Marc Cucurella in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London. | Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP

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Chelsea's Moises Caicedo is challenged by Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta, right, and Ismaila Sarr during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London. | Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP