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AND THAT’S THAT!

Chelsea were eager to make amends of their embarrassing defeat last weekend against West Brom and boy did they do that.

The Blues were fast out the blocks and found themselves two up in 10 minutes thanks to their £62 million German Kai Havertz who got the first.

And then he assisted Christian Pulisic 1 minute and 42 seconds later for the second.

Kurt Zouma then made it three before the break setting himself as the top goal scoring defender this campaign after getting on the end of a delicious delivery whipped in by Mason Mount.

Roy Hodgson’s half-time message must have been clear because the Eagles came out in the second 45 with a bit of grit between their teeth.

And it paid off when Christian Benteke was left unmarked in the Chelsea penalty area to head the ball past Mendy giving Palace a life-line.

But all hopes were shattered when Pulisic popped up to double his tally only 13 minutes from the full-time whistle.

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MATCH REPORT

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It's a good one from Paul Jiggin, you won’t be disappointed unless you support Crystal Palace of course.

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Chelsea welcome Brighton to Stamford Bridge before travelling to the east side of the river for another London derby against West Ham in the Premier League.

But before that, they have their all-important Champions League quarter-final second leg against Porto shortly followed by the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City.

UPDATED LEAGUE TABLE

The loss doesn’t do much in terms of positioning for Crystal Palace who know that their spot is secured in the Premier League for next season.

On the other hand, three points for Chelsea has put the Blues back into the driving seat for the race to get Champions League qualification.

ROY'S RANT

The Palace boss was not happy at all with how his players performed on the pitch and he wasn’t scared express his feelings during his post-match press conference.

Hodgson started off by saying: “Well I certainly don’t want to take anything away from them because they were good throughout, in every respect.

“Not only was the quality of their football and their attacking play good but they were much better than us in the first half at winning the ball back.

“I thought our first half performance was nowhere near good enough and nowhere near the performance that I believe the team is capable of and I think the team probably agree with me.

“Luckily at half-time we voiced our concerns and I thought in the second half we did come out and make a much better game of it.

“Albeit, that a 0-3, it would of taken some sort of miracle if we were going to come back and even get a point from the game.”

TUCHEL'S TAKEOVER

In continuation of the Chelsea boss, Tuchel is yet to taste defeat away from home since becoming the new head coach.

However he has four more games to go to match the record of Felipe Scolari.

TUCHEL TALK

The Chelsea gaffer with some words of praise in his post-match press conference after witnessing his side completely crush Crystal Palace.

Thomas Tuchel said: “We were excellent. Very hungry, very aggressive, good ball possession, a lot of recoveries in the last third that led to a lot of chances.

“After 35 minutes, we dropped a little bit in precision and we got a little bit sloppy and continued a little bit like this at the beginning of the second half.

“But very good reaction after the goal we conceded.

“Very strong, very courageous. We had a lot of chances, scored again and created a lot chances but didn’t concede a lot of chances.”

FULL TIME STATS

A slight improvement for Crystal Palace from their first half performance.

But overall, the Blues were dominant in every aspect of the field.

KAI HAVERTZ' ANALYSIS

Kai Havertz had a good game but he was left a little disappointed in his finishing and he briefly discussed the difficulties he has faced in recent months.

The Chelsea forward said: “Yes of course I am happy but I think the most important thing is that we won.

“After the 5-2 defeat, it was a good game from us. I think we could score more goals but I think we can be happy but we move on and keep going on Tuesday.

“In my position you always want to score and I think in the last few months it wasn’t easy and I didn’t have many chances.

“Today I got some chances, I think I could have scored one or two goals more but of course I am happy and we are happy with the result.”

CAN'T SHAKE OFF THE BLUES

Crystal Palace have failed to record a victory in their last nine Premier League home fixtures against Chelsea.

TAKING OVER THE PALACE

The Blues came, conquered and left. A very convincing win for Thomas Tuchel's men.

PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!

RESOUNDING RESULT FOR CHELSEA

FOUR GOALS AND BACK UP TO FOURTH!

FT: PALACE 1-4 CHELSEA

TWO MINUTES OF ADDITIONAL TIME!

PALACE 1-4 CHELSEA

89. Well that was embarrassing.

Chelsea put another sweeping move together which ended up with Ben Chilwell firing the ball right across the face of the 6-yard-box.

But somehow, it evaded everyone and when Ziyech tried to play it back in the box, the Morroccan completly mis-kicked the ball.

PALACE 1-4 CHELSEA

86. Kai Havertz could have had at least four goals this evening if he was a bit more clinical.

Hakim Ziyech slotted a perfectly weighted ball in behind the Palace defence but Havertz was unable to convert with Guaita getting the better of the German again.

PALACE 1-4 CHELSEA

84. Azpilicueta has not given Wilfried Zaha a moments rest this game and has really frustrated the winger.

A lot of people say if you stop Zaha, you stop Palace and that's what is looking like today.

FANTASTIC FOUR

Christian Pulisic's second and Chelsea's fourth. The three points should be in the bag for the visitors.

Chelsea played another pretty pattern of football to carve open the Palace back-line who had pushed on trying to grab the second.

Mason Mount found Reece James on the wing who then whipped the ball across the box begging to be hit home.

And Christian Pulisic who was busting a gut to get into the box, got to the ball ahead of the returning Palace defenders and bundled it into the back of the net.

PALCAE 1-4 CHELSEA

GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!

AND THAT SHOULD BE THAT!

CHRISTIAN PULISIC AT THE DOUBLE!

PALACE 1-3 CHELSEA

76. More changes from both sides.

Andres Townsend for Jordan Ayew.

Reece James for Callum Hudson-Odoi who has worked tirelessly for the visitors this evening.

PALACE 1-3 CHELSEA

74. Lovely pass and move again from the visitors who have made an exhibition of passes today.

The ball eventually fell to Mason Mount who's had no option but to shoot, however, his shot went high and wide of the mark.

PALACE 1-3 CHELSEA

74. The Blues have done well to slow the tempo of the game right down not allowing Palace to use any momentum from their first goal.

CHRISTIAN'S CALLING

Crystal Palace Christian Benteke has directly been involved in seven goals and two assists against Chelsea which is a higher tally than any other team in the league.

HEAVEN ON EARTH

Christian Benteke's header has just giving Crystal Palace hope as they try and come-back from three goals down.

PALACE 1-3 CHELSEA

68. GUAITA AGAIN!

Havertz did well to wriggle away from the Palace defenders before letting fly.

But the Eagles goalkeeper kept his side in this match with a big right hand.