The night began with a brilliant run from Jadon Sancho to set up Cole Palmer for his 13th goal of the Premier League season. The Blues looked like the better team during the entirety of the first half, but were unable to extend their lead, continuing a trend that's hindered them in recent weeks.

Inconsistency has been the overriding theme for Crystal Palace in 2024-25 and that was the case again when Chelsea made the short trip to Selhurst Park. Palace could have been down and out at half-time but were fortunate to trail by just a strike from Cole Palmer.

Cole Palmer's early strike was cancelled out by a late Jean-Philippe Mateta goal as Chelsea's winless run reached four matches in the Premier League.