Conor Gallagher’s Heroics seal dramatic win for Chelsea in London Derby against Crystal Palace
To conclude the 24th matchday of the Premier League, a thrilling London derby took place between Chelsea and Crystal Palace. Fiercely contested, Conor Gallagher secured the victory for Chelsea in a dramatic scenario.
Before this matchday, Crystal Palace found themselves in the mid-table at the 14th position.
However, they were not in great form, having lost two out of their last three games against Arsenal (5-0) and Brighton (4-1).
Roy Hodgson’s team needed to bounce back quickly as they only had a 5-point lead over the relegation zone.
Facing Chelsea was a tough challenge, despite the Blues being in the 11th position and coming off two consecutive defeats against Liverpool (4-1) and the Wolves (2-4).
Chelsea managed to lift their spirits in the FA Cup with a convincing win against Aston Villa (1-3), a victory that could potentially boost their confidence.
However, the reality on the field proved challenging as Crystal Palace took control before halftime, leading 1-0 thanks to Lerma.
In the end, Chelsea secured the win, but the match highlighted the competitive nature of the Premier League and the need for both teams to address their challenges and maintain their positions in the league.