Crystal Palace – Chelsea

Match analysis

Crystal Palace head into Selhurst Park desperate for points, sitting 16th with just three from twelve and a goal deficit of six‑to‑eleven, while Chelsea sit comfortably in fifth, having amassed seven points from four games and edging a +1 goal difference at 10‑9. The hosts will be looking to snap a run of three straight defeats and claim their first win of the campaign, whereas the Blues will aim to extend their unbeaten streak, having already recorded two victories and a draw. Historically the two sides have produced tightly contested encounters, but Chelsea’s recent form suggests they hold the psychological edge. A positive result for Palace could see them claw back into the relegation battle, while a win for Chelsea would solidify their push for a top‑four finish.