Leading First, Chelsea Failed To Beat Crystal Palace

Striker Nicolas Jackson failed to bring Chelsea to beat Crystal Palace. (X/@ChelseaFC)

JAKARTA - Chelsea had taken the lead before finally playing a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace in the English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge Stadium, Sunday, September 1, 2024 evening WIB.

Chelsea performed brilliantly when they beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-2. The victory raised the confidence of players to lose 2-0 against defending champions Manchester City,

But after a big win over Wolves at home to opponents, Enzo Maresca's side failed to maintain their best form. When they host Palace at London Derby, Chelsea took the lead first. However, the Blues finally shared the score 1-1 in that match.

These results thwart Chelsea's efforts to improve their position. They are stuck in 11th place with four points.

Meanwhile, Palace is struggling at the bottom. They took 16th place after getting one point.

In the duel between the London teams, Chelsea immediately put pressure on the Palace defense. The seed in possession made Chelsea repeatedly threaten the opponent's goal.

Chelsea also seemed to be waiting for the moment to score. Even striker Noni Madueke had a chance in the 22nd minute. But he failed to maximize the opportunity.

Only three minutes later, Chelsea was able to break into Palace's goal. The goal was produced by striker Nicolas Jackson who completed the Cole Palmer assist.

Winning 1-0 makes the Blues more aggressive in suppressing opponents. Only the host's efforts never came to fruition. The score finally lasted until halftime.

In the second half, Palace tried to get up. They put pressure on Chelsea's defense. Palace's efforts finally paid off.

In the 53rd minute, winger Eberechi Eze managed to score a goal. The score changed 1-1. After the position was even, both teams failed to add goals. The score lasted until the end of the match.