Overview
- Estevao struck on 34 minutes before Joao Pedro doubled the lead after half-time, and Enzo Fernandez converted a VAR-awarded penalty for handball.
- Adam Wharton was dismissed for two yellow cards, with Chris Richards heading a late consolation on his 100th Palace appearance.
- The result continued Liam Rosenior’s strong start, giving him four wins in five matches and his first Premier League away victory with Chelsea.
- Rosenior said Palmer’s thigh niggle kept him out but that the playmaker has a chance to return for Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Napoli.
- Crystal Palace’s slide deepened during a turbulent spell that has included captain Marc Guehi’s sale to Manchester City and Oliver Glasner’s plan to leave at season’s end.