Crystal Palace 1-1 Chelsea: Blues Held As Winless Run Extends To Four Games

Chelsea's winless run in the league extended to four matches after drawing at Palace 1-1. Jean-Philippe Mateta equalized in the 82nd for Palace, cancelling out Cole Palmer's opener. Chelsea has drawn twice and lost twice since Dec. 22, damaging a title bid that had been picking up some steam — even if manager Enzo Maresca never accepted his team was a realistic challenger.

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Updated on: 5 January 2025 5:17 pm

English Premier League soccer match Crystal Palace vs Chelsea photos: Cole Palmer

EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Cole Palmer stands after the match | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

ജChelsea's Cole Palmer stands after the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London.

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English Premier League soccer match Crystal Palace vs Chelsea photos: Enzo Fernandez

EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez shoots the ball | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

ꦫChelsea's Enzo Fernandez shoots during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London.

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English Premier League soccer match Crystal Palace vs Chelsea photos: Jean-Philippe Mateta

EPL 2024-25: Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates after scoring a goal | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

ꦇCrystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London.

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English Premier League soccer match Crystal Palace vs Chelsea photos: Nicolas Jackson

EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, left, and Crystal Palace's Chris Richards fight for the ball | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

🤪Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, left, and Crystal Palace's Chris Richards fight for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London.

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EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Cole Palmer in action by Crystal Palace's Chris Richards | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

🔯Chelsea's Cole Palmer in action by Crystal Palace's Chris Richards during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London.

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English Premier League soccer match Crystal Palace vs Chelsea photos: Cheick Doucoure

EPL 2024-25: Crystal Palace's Cheick Doucoure, left, and Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez go for the ball | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

𒁃Crystal Palace's Cheick Doucoure, left, and Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez go for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London.

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English Premier League soccer match Crystal Palace vs Chelsea photos: Ismaila Sarr

EPL 2024-25: Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr shoots the ball | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

﷽Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr shoots during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London.

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English Premier League soccer match Crystal Palace vs Chelsea photos: Marc Cucurella

EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Marc Cucurella reacts during the match | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

🃏Chelsea's Marc Cucurella reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London.

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EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Marc Cucurella, left, and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr run for the ball | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

🔯Chelsea's Marc Cucurella, left, and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr run for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London.

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English Premier League soccer match Crystal Palace vs Chelsea photos: Jadon Sancho

EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Jadon Sancho left, and Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrate after a goal | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

✨Chelsea's Jadon Sancho left, and Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrate after a goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in London.