Chelsea are yet to move on from the title challenge that never was. Carelessness has crept into their game and Enzo Maresca must find a way to ensure a blip does not turn into something more damaging.
This draw with a spirited Crystal Palace must have infuriated him. Chelsea were dominant during the first half, Cole Palmer giving them a deserved lead, but they did not push on and were caught at the end. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s late equaliser was no surprise and leaves Maresca’s team in fourth place, with Newcastle United and Manchester City closing in on them.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jan/04/crystal-palace-chelsea-premier-league-match-report
Author : Jacob Steinberg at Selhurst Park
Publish date : 2025-01-04 17:10:58
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