The Chelsea vs Crystal Palace match ended in a 0-0 draw, with both teams creating scoring opportunities but failing to capitalize on them. Here are the key takeaways from the game:

Player Ratings

– Levi Colwill (Chelsea): Impressive performance from the center-back, earning an 8.0 rating overall. He won 4 aerials and made 6 ball recoveries, showcasing his defensive prowess.

– Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace): The goalkeeper made several crucial saves to deny Chelsea, earning a 7.8 rating. His distribution and decision-making were also noteworthy.

– Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace): Although he didn’t score, Eze’s creativity and movement were a threat to Chelsea’s defense, earning him a 7.4 rating.

– Josh Acheampong (Chelsea): The young defender played a crucial role in Chelsea’s defense, but his rating wasn’t as high as Colwill’s, with 6.7 being his score.

Match Statistics

– Possession: Chelsea dominated possession with 71%, while Crystal Palace had 29%.

– Shots: Chelsea took 18 shots, with 1 on target, while Crystal Palace had 10 shots, with 4 on target.

– Corners: Chelsea had 11 corner kicks, while Crystal Palace had 2.

Key Moments

– Chelsea’s Early Pressure: Chelsea started strong, creating several scoring opportunities, but Crystal Palace’s defense held firm.

– Crystal Palace’s Counter-Attacks: The visitors threatened on the counter, with Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta causing problems for Chelsea’s defense.

– Late Drama: The match remained goalless, with both teams unable to find the net despite several chances ¹ ².