Chelsea staged a thrilling second-half turnaround at Selhurst Park, securing a memorable 3-1 victory against Crystal Palace. Conor Gallagher’s double and Enzo Fernandez’s late strike sparked celebrations among the away supporters.
Despite falling behind early to Jefferson Lerma’s goal, Chelsea fought back admirably. Gallagher’s quickfire equalizer set the stage for a dramatic finale, capped off by Fernandez’s clinical finish in stoppage time.
Individual performances were pivotal to Chelsea’s success. Malo Gusto impressed with versatility, earning a rating of 7. Axel Disasi showed composure in defense, earning a rating of 6.
Thiago Silva’s presence was impactful before injury struck, earning him a rating of 6.Ben Chilwell faced challenges, earning a rating of Christopher Nkunku’s impact was limited, earning him a rating of 6.
Moises Caicedo’s error led to Palace’s goal, contrasting with Fernandez’s composed display, earning him a high rating of 8. Noni Madueke struggled and was substituted at halftime, earning a rating of 4, in contrast to Gallagher’s stellar performance, earning him a remarkable rating of 9.
Tactical adjustments proved crucial as Cole Palmer injected dynamism, earning him a rating of 6. Raheem Sterling’s cameo was impactful, earning him a rating of 7, showcasing Chelsea’s squad depth.
Levi Colwill showed promise in his brief appearance, earning a rating of 6, while Alfie Gilchrist’s contribution was limited, warranting an N/A rating. Chelsea’s triumph highlighted their title aspirations, promising an exciting Premier League campaign ahead.