![SUBS: (Ayew, 79) Failed to make much of an impact after coming on. Matheus Franca (Lerma, 90) - N/A. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/C7TSKY3Q43ET3UEZOG473UY3KQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=90dbf64bc373e3f95298de1ceabac39176d324d3d6fc9cbf5cc167d0642c6053&width=400&height=225)
Jeffrey Schlupp N/A
SUBS: (Ayew, 79) Failed to make much of an impact after coming on. Matheus Franca (Lerma, 90) - N/A. AP![CHELSEA RATINGS: Forced into a good save by Mateta in the 54th minute. Made another save to deny Olise late in the game. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4IJYPXM3IKUXP66TIZ7BLD6FKA.jpg?smart=true&auth=108e1c25fdafce84eff3b63ea203c4816f3da4e54d418e316fbf53030d4210d4&width=400&height=225)
Djordje Petrovic 6/10
CHELSEA RATINGS: Forced into a good save by Mateta in the 54th minute. Made another save to deny Olise late in the game. Getty Images![Created the Blues’ opener with a simple cutback into the danger area. Put in an important block to deny Olise in the 81st minute. The Blues’ best player on the night. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LTNZ6FSZWJUGZFUB74SZMUZ5AI.jpg?smart=true&auth=bdcc70f142bb2f4879481965f95886cde9adb3ffe4e7e8b8519757f775b9d845&width=400&height=225)
Malo Gusto 8/10
Created the Blues’ opener with a simple cutback into the danger area. Put in an important block to deny Olise in the 81st minute. The Blues’ best player on the night. Getty Images![Wasn’t aware of the movement of Olise and got caught out of position for the visitors' equaliser. Made a vital clearance to stop Olise from getting on the end of Eze’s cross just after the restart. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RB7TMXBTEYADZLD7Q2LELK4FFY.jpg?smart=true&auth=24b305409c1451fd78bf42f95d69adb6b44087c294c352204090c1acb3edc30b&width=400&height=225)
Levi Colwill 6/10
Wasn’t aware of the movement of Olise and got caught out of position for the visitors' equaliser. Made a vital clearance to stop Olise from getting on the end of Eze’s cross just after the restart. ReShow more![Had a fairly average first half but struggled when he was moved to full back in the second half. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VDOXBRWJFFYOVF2YWFT6AFL74E.jpg?smart=true&auth=96ed9f7b5b97d0467d5d2fe97e8805f171697c79c068edc9a7b9c44b5f0e49f5&width=400&height=225)
Axel Disasi 6/10
Had a fairly average first half but struggled when he was moved to full back in the second half. Getty Images![Brilliant recovery challenge to win the ball off Mateta before he could pull the trigger in the 46th minute. Vital for the Blues when the visitors upped the tempo in the second half. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VO7H3DRTTRTAVL7KH7KJG4Y7KA.jpg?smart=true&auth=e3db7903fd029da607709d719cfd662d3595849cb1fe91b63024223c75e85fa3&width=400&height=225)
Benoit Badiashile 6/10
Brilliant recovery challenge to win the ball off Mateta before he could pull the trigger in the 46th minute. Vital for the Blues when the visitors upped the tempo in the second half. Reuters![An effective outing for the defensive midfielder. Broke up attacks well and helped kickstart attacks from deep. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UMX2F6SZM3SVHIVBJFBZA4WYGI.jpg?smart=true&auth=8fcb5329f70c530a8bc3bf77cd29e0ea51129b7b3dbcfc98d7d6c202a79bb3f5&width=400&height=225)
Moises Caicedo 7/10
An effective outing for the defensive midfielder. Broke up attacks well and helped kickstart attacks from deep. Reuters![Another hard-working performance from the Blues’ captain. Did everything right by turning and playing a precise pass behind the visitors' defence for Jackson to run onto in the 73rd minute. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ZAOILW3YBDN3UC2PL2GNS7N5SE.jpg?smart=true&auth=ff304c341fa08b1f4f86893136843795d5de4bd835ef19ec02eb159bf8f4d209&width=400&height=225)
Conor Gallagher 7/10
Another hard-working performance from the Blues’ captain. Did everything right by turning and playing a precise pass behind the visitors' defence for Jackson to run onto in the 73rd minute. Getty ImagShow more![Did very well to stay onside and outrun Mitchell before slotting the ball past Dean Henderson, but he was denied by a goal-line clearance from Mitchell. Struggled to get involved after that early chance. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/6EQ55D6QQWF2ZWFXCHVFMUJHLQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=ade92111d08446080d45daffd5b0e7a77858ba22f82a352ae0eeed3042206a09&width=400&height=225)
Ian Maatsen 5/10
Did very well to stay onside and outrun Mitchell before slotting the ball past Dean Henderson, but he was denied by a goal-line clearance from Mitchell. Struggled to get involved after that early chanShow more![Crucial to everything good the home side did in attack in the first half. Took a little too long before taking a shot when he was put through on goal in the 26th minute and saw his pocket picked by Chris Richards. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VOBTZXQQ2TROSFTWX2T2VBFHCM.jpg?smart=true&auth=e08d4b926c510cd99f90e6a0a91befb8ce359b15b45933ae6139f6b61f1328e8&width=400&height=225)
Christopher Nkunku 7/10
Crucial to everything good the home side did in attack in the first half. Took a little too long before taking a shot when he was put through on goal in the 26th minute and saw his pocket picked by ChShow more![Displayed lovely vision to send Maatsen through on goal with a pin-point pass. Opened the scoring with a simple finish past a hapless Henderson. Had a good chance to make it two a few minutes later, but he failed to beat Henderson when put through on goal. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/C5Q4DOCKAHDWIZLYEHN3XAOPRM.jpg?smart=true&auth=136c55a810cb109c7e9350648d46fa71aa22144154301b756e015fbe1f733796&width=400&height=225)
Mykhailo Mudryk 8/10
Displayed lovely vision to send Maatsen through on goal with a pin-point pass. Opened the scoring with a simple finish past a hapless Henderson. Had a good chance to make it two a few minutes later, bShow more![Displayed a lack of confidence and precision by hitting his shot wide of target when he was put through on goal in the 24th minute. Fluffed his lines when he was played through on goal again by Gallagher in the 73rd minute. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/GMH7REP52HOK24NFWQRQZUHNPI.jpg?smart=true&auth=6ed6bf8c91e18fde144cbcfb0129d536ee3d8b7bf1ac7ae5766cc252b5e09119&width=400&height=225)
Nicolas Jackson 5/10
Displayed a lack of confidence and precision by hitting his shot wide of target when he was put through on goal in the 24th minute. Fluffed his lines when he was played through on goal again by GallagShow more![SUBS: (Maatsen, 58) Came on and helped the home side wrestle back control of the midfield. Didn’t offer much going forward but broke up attacks well. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BIRSR3GRVPQBMZWTUUCI66UD6A.jpg?smart=true&auth=9f5801fdf587c4fec94bbdc6dfea9c0a40b459c1de47d08dfb131c177bdbdff6&width=400&height=225)
Romeo Lavia 6/10
SUBS: (Maatsen, 58) Came on and helped the home side wrestle back control of the midfield. Didn’t offer much going forward but broke up attacks well. PA![(Colwill, 58) Looked a little shaky after coming on. Made a mess while trying to intercept a through ball behind the Blues’ backline and almost gifted the visitors a goal. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ZY2GDYXDOIV3MQMUFQD4O573ZA.jpg?smart=true&auth=41c8ebc7d5e6f95f1aa0e164d8aa432fa0756edb8aea61b93634514358888b71&width=400&height=225)
Thiago Silva 5/10
(Colwill, 58) Looked a little shaky after coming on. Made a mess while trying to intercept a through ball behind the Blues’ backline and almost gifted the visitors a goal. Reuters![(Mudryk, 71) Could only find the side netting when he had a chance late in the game. Caused problems for the Palace backline after coming on but has to improve his coordination. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/W564WXBFJXIYNQE7FEOG5CA2AE.jpg?smart=true&auth=71f803d8c8423934ac638bd71e3f856d871d38b1027df1de5f1b096d20db22cf&width=400&height=225)
Armando Broja 6/10
(Mudryk, 71) Could only find the side netting when he had a chance late in the game. Caused problems for the Palace backline after coming on but has to improve his coordination. Getty Images![(Nkunku, 71) Electric after coming on and deservedly won a penalty for the home side in the 87th minute. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/MO34SP72SGR44PNZ2YNQX7TGUI.jpg?smart=true&auth=eface8b6254534aed1a1a45b686293dc876fa3697346ddc3a989bafd77ba97fc&width=400&height=225)
Noni Madueke 8/10
(Nkunku, 71) Electric after coming on and deservedly won a penalty for the home side in the 87th minute. Reuters![CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Made a good save against Jackson to stop Chelsea from taking a two-goal lead in the 22nd minute. Sent the wrong way from the penalty spot by Madueke. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/G26FTV36IYY4RYGBB6LXZWRDZU.jpg?smart=true&auth=7563179ef9b8f916d70381f45b1be6898ca6f330a6a8fbb1bfeb630e23e86ebf&width=400&height=225)
Dean Henderson 6/10
CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Made a good save against Jackson to stop Chelsea from taking a two-goal lead in the 22nd minute. Sent the wrong way from the penalty spot by Madueke. Getty Images![Had a tough first half against Mudryk but improved in the second. Moved in-field and got caught out of position for the Blues’ opener. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4WWYSHJCPKN6RGOGYRFF4G5BLE.jpg?smart=true&auth=ff17ccc84663f0dac88a54e0b1059f5db1d39dd0e6cd503dd478f59763175362&width=400&height=225)
Nathaniel Clyne 5/10
Had a tough first half against Mudryk but improved in the second. Moved in-field and got caught out of position for the Blues’ opener. Getty Images![Made a vital goal-line clearance to stop Maatsen from opening the scoring. Kept Maatsen relatively quiet but found it tougher to deal with Madueke in the second half. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Q3L3WPDKNREX2PFKHADBIGDE2M.jpg?smart=true&auth=eade406f9cd60e959ea7446e802721752e7e98650d5cbaa1fbbdbb7478bd60b1&width=400&height=225)
Tyrick Mitchell 6/10
Made a vital goal-line clearance to stop Maatsen from opening the scoring. Kept Maatsen relatively quiet but found it tougher to deal with Madueke in the second half. Reuters![Should have done better by staying close to Mudryk in the build-up to the home side’s first goal. Struggled to contain Jackson all through the game. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DDVDSGDNSZRP5OOYNRA7NHA6GY.jpg?smart=true&auth=210008a878a4d8a6b41cc9a34d92fd1c389f72eefa6452fe2926b82b1abe4915&width=400&height=225)
Marc Guehi 5/10
Should have done better by staying close to Mudryk in the build-up to the home side’s first goal. Struggled to contain Jackson all through the game. Getty Images![Had the visitors’ first shot on target with a long-range shot in the sixth minute. Made an important block to deny Broja late in the game. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QHC6VIQ3QFRNJTHYDFL23SBY6U.jpg?smart=true&auth=dd1840f82b36c3ede0be759511d9dc982b19b2b7f3a54c77fbd8931f6c95da20&width=400&height=225)
Joachim Andersen 6/10
Had the visitors’ first shot on target with a long-range shot in the sixth minute. Made an important block to deny Broja late in the game. AFP![Sat very deep and defended well in the first half and early in the second but seemed to tire as the game came to an end.
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Jefferson Lerma 6/10
Sat very deep and defended well in the first half and early in the second but seemed to tire as the game came to an end. AFP![Tracked back well to dispossess Nkunku just before he pulled the trigger from a very dangerous position in the 26th minute. Took one for the team by picking up a yellow card for a technical foul on Madueke. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JDSBGMXJFEUVGHTOYT3MTHDWQ4.jpg?smart=true&auth=54371c9294249ef9e43dbaba4dc342156807aaa0592e40d2015adb4ceea8c311&width=400&height=225)
Chris Richards 6/10
Tracked back well to dispossess Nkunku just before he pulled the trigger from a very dangerous position in the 26th minute. Took one for the team by picking up a yellow card for a technical foul on MaShow more![Went close with a free-kick from about 30 yards out in the 53rd minute. Made a clumsy challenge on Madueke in the penalty area to gift the home side a late penalty.
Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/5ZPVFC2ER3XOZVZ7K5ZSH53VFA.jpg?smart=true&auth=59dd9e00f44f26dbf4cab371e139c0173d3c90036af902aebc09b94173f33f2c&width=400&height=225)
Eberechi Eze 5/10
Went close with a free-kick from about 30 yards out in the 53rd minute. Made a clumsy challenge on Madueke in the penalty area to gift the home side a late penalty. Getty Images![Broke the heart of Chelsea fans by bringing the ball down with a chest before hitting a volley into the bottom corner on the stroke of halftime. Tested Petrovic with a toe-pocked effort late in the game. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/D42L7ZDZ6MLD6XMGD4YWEPMPNM.jpg?smart=true&auth=57805945f9fcfaa476607d1b89c5d4dd2c1c69007000f69c163abcde608db00a&width=400&height=225)
Michael Olise 7/10
Broke the heart of Chelsea fans by bringing the ball down with a chest before hitting a volley into the bottom corner on the stroke of halftime. Tested Petrovic with a toe-pocked effort late in the gaShow more![Assisted the visitors' equaliser on the stroke of half-time with a cross towards the back post for Olise to finish. Failed to get the better of Gusto and was deservedly subbed off in the second. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ASH6E7XEB4XMAGQ6434JQ32GBU.jpg?smart=true&auth=8f1071afa382d6c06804e631d2c46429304df5cf77b1e47bb7d6c1f6f10023b0&width=400&height=225)
Jordan Ayew 6/10
Assisted the visitors' equaliser on the stroke of half-time with a cross towards the back post for Olise to finish. Failed to get the better of Gusto and was deservedly subbed off in the second. PA![Excellent work rate to steal possession from Caicedo before going on a run that ended with him creating a chance for Eze. Did well to turn Badiashile on the halfway line before making a darting run into the danger area and unleashing an effort that was pushed wide by Petrovic. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/U7UX6RUBKXS6V7JZ6OBDVA6GWU.jpg?smart=true&auth=94d11d4aa1600b2e11e352b9e08c9a840f38300d019dfa947abafc4ea38d8a11&width=400&height=225)
Jean-Philippe Mateta 7/10
Excellent work rate to steal possession from Caicedo before going on a run that ended with him creating a chance for Eze. Did well to turn Badiashile on the halfway line before making a darting run inShow more![SUBS: (Ayew, 79) Failed to make much of an impact after coming on. Matheus Franca (Lerma, 90) - N/A. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/C7TSKY3Q43ET3UEZOG473UY3KQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=90dbf64bc373e3f95298de1ceabac39176d324d3d6fc9cbf5cc167d0642c6053&width=400&height=225)
Jeffrey Schlupp N/A
SUBS: (Ayew, 79) Failed to make much of an impact after coming on. Matheus Franca (Lerma, 90) - N/A. AP![CHELSEA RATINGS: Forced into a good save by Mateta in the 54th minute. Made another save to deny Olise late in the game. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4IJYPXM3IKUXP66TIZ7BLD6FKA.jpg?smart=true&auth=108e1c25fdafce84eff3b63ea203c4816f3da4e54d418e316fbf53030d4210d4&width=400&height=225)
Djordje Petrovic 6/10
CHELSEA RATINGS: Forced into a good save by Mateta in the 54th minute. Made another save to deny Olise late in the game. Getty Images![Created the Blues’ opener with a simple cutback into the danger area. Put in an important block to deny Olise in the 81st minute. The Blues’ best player on the night. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LTNZ6FSZWJUGZFUB74SZMUZ5AI.jpg?smart=true&auth=bdcc70f142bb2f4879481965f95886cde9adb3ffe4e7e8b8519757f775b9d845&width=400&height=225)
Malo Gusto 8/10
Created the Blues’ opener with a simple cutback into the danger area. Put in an important block to deny Olise in the 81st minute. The Blues’ best player on the night. Getty Images![Wasn’t aware of the movement of Olise and got caught out of position for the visitors' equaliser. Made a vital clearance to stop Olise from getting on the end of Eze’s cross just after the restart. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RB7TMXBTEYADZLD7Q2LELK4FFY.jpg?smart=true&auth=24b305409c1451fd78bf42f95d69adb6b44087c294c352204090c1acb3edc30b&width=400&height=225)
Levi Colwill 6/10
Wasn’t aware of the movement of Olise and got caught out of position for the visitors' equaliser. Made a vital clearance to stop Olise from getting on the end of Eze’s cross just after the restart. ReShow more![Had a fairly average first half but struggled when he was moved to full back in the second half. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VDOXBRWJFFYOVF2YWFT6AFL74E.jpg?smart=true&auth=96ed9f7b5b97d0467d5d2fe97e8805f171697c79c068edc9a7b9c44b5f0e49f5&width=400&height=225)
Axel Disasi 6/10
Had a fairly average first half but struggled when he was moved to full back in the second half. Getty Images![Brilliant recovery challenge to win the ball off Mateta before he could pull the trigger in the 46th minute. Vital for the Blues when the visitors upped the tempo in the second half. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VO7H3DRTTRTAVL7KH7KJG4Y7KA.jpg?smart=true&auth=e3db7903fd029da607709d719cfd662d3595849cb1fe91b63024223c75e85fa3&width=400&height=225)
Benoit Badiashile 6/10
Brilliant recovery challenge to win the ball off Mateta before he could pull the trigger in the 46th minute. Vital for the Blues when the visitors upped the tempo in the second half. Reuters![An effective outing for the defensive midfielder. Broke up attacks well and helped kickstart attacks from deep. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UMX2F6SZM3SVHIVBJFBZA4WYGI.jpg?smart=true&auth=8fcb5329f70c530a8bc3bf77cd29e0ea51129b7b3dbcfc98d7d6c202a79bb3f5&width=400&height=225)
Moises Caicedo 7/10
An effective outing for the defensive midfielder. Broke up attacks well and helped kickstart attacks from deep. Reuters![Another hard-working performance from the Blues’ captain. Did everything right by turning and playing a precise pass behind the visitors' defence for Jackson to run onto in the 73rd minute. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ZAOILW3YBDN3UC2PL2GNS7N5SE.jpg?smart=true&auth=ff304c341fa08b1f4f86893136843795d5de4bd835ef19ec02eb159bf8f4d209&width=400&height=225)
Conor Gallagher 7/10
Another hard-working performance from the Blues’ captain. Did everything right by turning and playing a precise pass behind the visitors' defence for Jackson to run onto in the 73rd minute. Getty ImagShow more![Did very well to stay onside and outrun Mitchell before slotting the ball past Dean Henderson, but he was denied by a goal-line clearance from Mitchell. Struggled to get involved after that early chance. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/6EQ55D6QQWF2ZWFXCHVFMUJHLQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=ade92111d08446080d45daffd5b0e7a77858ba22f82a352ae0eeed3042206a09&width=400&height=225)
Ian Maatsen 5/10
Did very well to stay onside and outrun Mitchell before slotting the ball past Dean Henderson, but he was denied by a goal-line clearance from Mitchell. Struggled to get involved after that early chanShow more![Crucial to everything good the home side did in attack in the first half. Took a little too long before taking a shot when he was put through on goal in the 26th minute and saw his pocket picked by Chris Richards. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VOBTZXQQ2TROSFTWX2T2VBFHCM.jpg?smart=true&auth=e08d4b926c510cd99f90e6a0a91befb8ce359b15b45933ae6139f6b61f1328e8&width=400&height=225)
Christopher Nkunku 7/10
Crucial to everything good the home side did in attack in the first half. Took a little too long before taking a shot when he was put through on goal in the 26th minute and saw his pocket picked by ChShow more![Displayed lovely vision to send Maatsen through on goal with a pin-point pass. Opened the scoring with a simple finish past a hapless Henderson. Had a good chance to make it two a few minutes later, but he failed to beat Henderson when put through on goal. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/C5Q4DOCKAHDWIZLYEHN3XAOPRM.jpg?smart=true&auth=136c55a810cb109c7e9350648d46fa71aa22144154301b756e015fbe1f733796&width=400&height=225)
Mykhailo Mudryk 8/10
Displayed lovely vision to send Maatsen through on goal with a pin-point pass. Opened the scoring with a simple finish past a hapless Henderson. Had a good chance to make it two a few minutes later, bShow more![Displayed a lack of confidence and precision by hitting his shot wide of target when he was put through on goal in the 24th minute. Fluffed his lines when he was played through on goal again by Gallagher in the 73rd minute. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/GMH7REP52HOK24NFWQRQZUHNPI.jpg?smart=true&auth=6ed6bf8c91e18fde144cbcfb0129d536ee3d8b7bf1ac7ae5766cc252b5e09119&width=400&height=225)
Nicolas Jackson 5/10
Displayed a lack of confidence and precision by hitting his shot wide of target when he was put through on goal in the 24th minute. Fluffed his lines when he was played through on goal again by GallagShow more![SUBS: (Maatsen, 58) Came on and helped the home side wrestle back control of the midfield. Didn’t offer much going forward but broke up attacks well. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BIRSR3GRVPQBMZWTUUCI66UD6A.jpg?smart=true&auth=9f5801fdf587c4fec94bbdc6dfea9c0a40b459c1de47d08dfb131c177bdbdff6&width=400&height=225)
Romeo Lavia 6/10
SUBS: (Maatsen, 58) Came on and helped the home side wrestle back control of the midfield. Didn’t offer much going forward but broke up attacks well. PA![(Colwill, 58) Looked a little shaky after coming on. Made a mess while trying to intercept a through ball behind the Blues’ backline and almost gifted the visitors a goal. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ZY2GDYXDOIV3MQMUFQD4O573ZA.jpg?smart=true&auth=41c8ebc7d5e6f95f1aa0e164d8aa432fa0756edb8aea61b93634514358888b71&width=400&height=225)
Thiago Silva 5/10
(Colwill, 58) Looked a little shaky after coming on. Made a mess while trying to intercept a through ball behind the Blues’ backline and almost gifted the visitors a goal. Reuters![(Mudryk, 71) Could only find the side netting when he had a chance late in the game. Caused problems for the Palace backline after coming on but has to improve his coordination. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/W564WXBFJXIYNQE7FEOG5CA2AE.jpg?smart=true&auth=71f803d8c8423934ac638bd71e3f856d871d38b1027df1de5f1b096d20db22cf&width=400&height=225)
Armando Broja 6/10
(Mudryk, 71) Could only find the side netting when he had a chance late in the game. Caused problems for the Palace backline after coming on but has to improve his coordination. Getty Images![(Nkunku, 71) Electric after coming on and deservedly won a penalty for the home side in the 87th minute. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/MO34SP72SGR44PNZ2YNQX7TGUI.jpg?smart=true&auth=eface8b6254534aed1a1a45b686293dc876fa3697346ddc3a989bafd77ba97fc&width=400&height=225)
Noni Madueke 8/10
(Nkunku, 71) Electric after coming on and deservedly won a penalty for the home side in the 87th minute. Reuters![CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Made a good save against Jackson to stop Chelsea from taking a two-goal lead in the 22nd minute. Sent the wrong way from the penalty spot by Madueke. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/G26FTV36IYY4RYGBB6LXZWRDZU.jpg?smart=true&auth=7563179ef9b8f916d70381f45b1be6898ca6f330a6a8fbb1bfeb630e23e86ebf&width=400&height=225)
Dean Henderson 6/10
CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Made a good save against Jackson to stop Chelsea from taking a two-goal lead in the 22nd minute. Sent the wrong way from the penalty spot by Madueke. Getty Images![Had a tough first half against Mudryk but improved in the second. Moved in-field and got caught out of position for the Blues’ opener. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4WWYSHJCPKN6RGOGYRFF4G5BLE.jpg?smart=true&auth=ff17ccc84663f0dac88a54e0b1059f5db1d39dd0e6cd503dd478f59763175362&width=400&height=225)
Nathaniel Clyne 5/10
Had a tough first half against Mudryk but improved in the second. Moved in-field and got caught out of position for the Blues’ opener. Getty Images![Made a vital goal-line clearance to stop Maatsen from opening the scoring. Kept Maatsen relatively quiet but found it tougher to deal with Madueke in the second half. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Q3L3WPDKNREX2PFKHADBIGDE2M.jpg?smart=true&auth=eade406f9cd60e959ea7446e802721752e7e98650d5cbaa1fbbdbb7478bd60b1&width=400&height=225)
Tyrick Mitchell 6/10
Made a vital goal-line clearance to stop Maatsen from opening the scoring. Kept Maatsen relatively quiet but found it tougher to deal with Madueke in the second half. Reuters![Should have done better by staying close to Mudryk in the build-up to the home side’s first goal. Struggled to contain Jackson all through the game. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DDVDSGDNSZRP5OOYNRA7NHA6GY.jpg?smart=true&auth=210008a878a4d8a6b41cc9a34d92fd1c389f72eefa6452fe2926b82b1abe4915&width=400&height=225)
Marc Guehi 5/10
Should have done better by staying close to Mudryk in the build-up to the home side’s first goal. Struggled to contain Jackson all through the game. Getty Images![Had the visitors’ first shot on target with a long-range shot in the sixth minute. Made an important block to deny Broja late in the game. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QHC6VIQ3QFRNJTHYDFL23SBY6U.jpg?smart=true&auth=dd1840f82b36c3ede0be759511d9dc982b19b2b7f3a54c77fbd8931f6c95da20&width=400&height=225)
Joachim Andersen 6/10
Had the visitors’ first shot on target with a long-range shot in the sixth minute. Made an important block to deny Broja late in the game. AFP![Sat very deep and defended well in the first half and early in the second but seemed to tire as the game came to an end.
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Jefferson Lerma 6/10
Sat very deep and defended well in the first half and early in the second but seemed to tire as the game came to an end. AFP![Tracked back well to dispossess Nkunku just before he pulled the trigger from a very dangerous position in the 26th minute. Took one for the team by picking up a yellow card for a technical foul on Madueke. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JDSBGMXJFEUVGHTOYT3MTHDWQ4.jpg?smart=true&auth=54371c9294249ef9e43dbaba4dc342156807aaa0592e40d2015adb4ceea8c311&width=400&height=225)
Chris Richards 6/10
Tracked back well to dispossess Nkunku just before he pulled the trigger from a very dangerous position in the 26th minute. Took one for the team by picking up a yellow card for a technical foul on MaShow more![Went close with a free-kick from about 30 yards out in the 53rd minute. Made a clumsy challenge on Madueke in the penalty area to gift the home side a late penalty.
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Eberechi Eze 5/10
Went close with a free-kick from about 30 yards out in the 53rd minute. Made a clumsy challenge on Madueke in the penalty area to gift the home side a late penalty. Getty Images![Broke the heart of Chelsea fans by bringing the ball down with a chest before hitting a volley into the bottom corner on the stroke of halftime. Tested Petrovic with a toe-pocked effort late in the game. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/D42L7ZDZ6MLD6XMGD4YWEPMPNM.jpg?smart=true&auth=57805945f9fcfaa476607d1b89c5d4dd2c1c69007000f69c163abcde608db00a&width=400&height=225)
Michael Olise 7/10
Broke the heart of Chelsea fans by bringing the ball down with a chest before hitting a volley into the bottom corner on the stroke of halftime. Tested Petrovic with a toe-pocked effort late in the gaShow more![Assisted the visitors' equaliser on the stroke of half-time with a cross towards the back post for Olise to finish. Failed to get the better of Gusto and was deservedly subbed off in the second. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ASH6E7XEB4XMAGQ6434JQ32GBU.jpg?smart=true&auth=8f1071afa382d6c06804e631d2c46429304df5cf77b1e47bb7d6c1f6f10023b0&width=400&height=225)
Jordan Ayew 6/10
Assisted the visitors' equaliser on the stroke of half-time with a cross towards the back post for Olise to finish. Failed to get the better of Gusto and was deservedly subbed off in the second. PA![Excellent work rate to steal possession from Caicedo before going on a run that ended with him creating a chance for Eze. Did well to turn Badiashile on the halfway line before making a darting run into the danger area and unleashing an effort that was pushed wide by Petrovic. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/U7UX6RUBKXS6V7JZ6OBDVA6GWU.jpg?smart=true&auth=94d11d4aa1600b2e11e352b9e08c9a840f38300d019dfa947abafc4ea38d8a11&width=400&height=225)
Jean-Philippe Mateta 7/10
Excellent work rate to steal possession from Caicedo before going on a run that ended with him creating a chance for Eze. Did well to turn Badiashile on the halfway line before making a darting run inShow more![SUBS: (Ayew, 79) Failed to make much of an impact after coming on. Matheus Franca (Lerma, 90) - N/A. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/C7TSKY3Q43ET3UEZOG473UY3KQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=90dbf64bc373e3f95298de1ceabac39176d324d3d6fc9cbf5cc167d0642c6053&width=400&height=225)
Jeffrey Schlupp N/A
SUBS: (Ayew, 79) Failed to make much of an impact after coming on. Matheus Franca (Lerma, 90) - N/A. APChelsea v Crystal Palace player ratings: Mudryk 8, Nkunku 7; Henderson 6, Eze 5
Substitute Noni Madueke's late penalty seals 2-1 victory for Blues at Stamford Bridge
Olakunle Afolabi
December 28, 2023
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