EPL: Chelsea Stumble Again, Held 1-1 by Crystal Palace

Chelsea’s winless streak in the Premier League extends to four matches after 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.
Cole Palmer’s first-half goal canceled out by Jean-Philippe Mateta’s late equalizer.
Despite dominating, Chelsea failed to convert chances and were punished by Palace’s resilient performance.

Chelsea’s winless Premier League streak stretched to four matches after Jean-Philippe Mateta’s late strike earned Crystal Palace a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park.

The Blues wrapped up 2024 with two straight losses and no wins in three games, a form slump that continued into the new year.

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Cole Palmer had put Chelsea ahead after 14 minutes, scoring his 13th league goal following a slick assist from Jadon Sancho. Chelsea dominated the first half, but missed several chances, with Nicolas Jackson failing to convert three opportunities, and Sancho, Moises Caicedo, and Josh Acheampong shooting wide.

Palace struggled to create much in the first half, registering their first shot on target in the 35th minute, but Jefferson Lerma’s effort was easily saved by goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

After the break, Palace grew into the game and came close to equalizing when Eberechi Eze fired wide. Chelsea continued to waste chances, as Jackson, Pedro Neto, and Enzo Fernandez all missed the target.