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Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Chelsea travel to Selhurst Park and look to register their first win in the Premier League since their 1-0 victory against Fulham on January 13 when they take on Roy Hodgson's struggling Crystal Palace side.
Play waved on after Franca caught
Earlier, Palace could have had a claim for a penalty when Franca was caught by Thiago Silva and Chilwell, but play was waved on.
Gallagher shoots wide
Conor Gallagher, who previously impressed on loan at Palace, goes for goal for Chelsea after being found by Madueke but ends up dragging his effort wide.
There will be three added minutes at the end of the first half.
Thiago Silva intervenes for Chelsea
Thiago Silva has to make a crucial intervention to cut out the danger after Franca's burst forward. Palace are posing a major threat on the counter-attack.
Frustration for Chelsea
Enzo Fernandez looks to find Ben Chilwell but ends up knocking the ball out of play, which rather sums up the first half for Mauricio Pochettino's team.
Lerma's brilliant strike
Here's a look at Lerma's superb goal.
GOAL - Crystal Palace 1-0 Chelsea (Lerma)
Crystal Palace take the lead and it's an incredible strike from Jefferson Lerma, who sends a powerful effort beyond the reach of Petrovic from outside the area to get his first goal for the club.
Chelsea lacking decisiveness
Chelsea have seen a lot of the ball but far too often there has been a lack of movement from the attacking players. Mauricio Pochettino will be frustrated so far but there's a lot of time for his team to step up the intensity.
Disasi able to continue for Chelsea despite challenge
There's concern for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi after a challenge from Mateta but he's able to continue.
Later, Mateta has a chance to open the scoring but he shoots straight at Petrovic.
Palace looking to pose an attacking threat
Although they have struggled of late, Palace will be encouraged by their start to the game and there have been signs that they could get in behind the Chelsea defence at times.
Palace fans let off flares
There's a lively atmosphere inside Selhurst Park generated by both sets of supporters, with Palace fans letting off flares.
Gusto clears the danger
Palace are growing into the game, with Chelsea defender Malo Gusto having to do well to clear the danger.
Palace fans criticise club's transfer policy
Some Palace fans have made their feelings clear about the current situation at the club by unveiling a banner that reads: 'Weak transfer policy, youth scapegoated'
Palace create first chance
Palace create the first opening, with Mateta knocking the ball down to Ayew, whose effort is saved.
Chelsea look to break Palace down
Chelsea are enjoying a lot of possession in the early stages of the game but Palace are well organised from the outset.
Kick off at Selhurst Park
The game is underway at Selhurst Park. Who will prevail?
Kick off rapidly approaching
The players are in the tunnel, with anticipation building ahead of tonight's game.
Both teams and especially both managers will be determined to start moving in the right direction.
Mauricio Pochettino and Roy Hodgson have both received a considerable amount of criticism of late, so they can ill afford another setback tonight.
Palace prepare for Chelsea clash
Adam Wharton and Daniel Munoz are seen warming up ahead of tonight's game. Both players arrived at Palace during the Winter transfer window.
Hodgson admits Palace are in a 'really bad moment' but says they have been 'slightly unlucky'
Roy Hodgson on Palace's struggles.
Hodgson told Sky Sports: 'You can't deny that if you know when your fans are unhappy, it makes it a really bad moment for the for the football club. But I do think that we have been slightly unlucky, because we have won two of the last four games.'
Raheem Sterling could be key option off the bench for Chelsea
Raheem Sterling has been named amongst the substitutes for Chelsea against Palace. Could the 29-year-old's pace off the bench prove to be a useful asset in the closing stages of the game?
Can Nicolas Jackson impress as a winger again?
Nicolas Jackson has featured as a left winger of late and it will be interesting to see if he can make an impact in that position again tonight. The Chelsea attacker has scored seven goals in 20 Premier League appearances so far this season.
Crystal Palace team to face Chelsea - Wharton and Franca start
Adam Wharton and Matheus Franca make their first Premier League starts for Palace.
20-year-old midfielder Wharton joined Palace from Blackburn earlier this month.
19-year-old Franca, who can play as an attacking midfielder or out wide, has featured seven times in the Premier League as a substitute this season.
Palace are without former Chelsea defender Marc Guehi, who is injured.
Chelsea team to face Crystal Palace
Thiago Silva is back in the starting lineup for Chelsea in place of Benoit Badiashile, who is injured.
Chelsea focused ahead of London derby
Chelsea have also arrived ahead of this clash. The Blues' supporters are eager for their team to start performing with greater cohesion and consistency. Can they take a step in the right direction tonight?
Michael Olise's absence a major blow for Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace are set to be without winger Michael Olise for at least two months because of a hamstring problem.
Olise has scored six goals and provided three assists in eleven Premier League appearances so far this season, but Palace will now be deprived of his creative qualities.
Crystal Palace players arrive at Selhurst Park
The Crystal Palace players have arrived at Selhurst Park ahead of tonight's London derby. Will Roy Hodgson's side be able to secure a much-needed win?
Consistency is the key for Chelsea
How many times have we said this about Chelsea, they need to be consistent.
Their struggles have been apparent for a while now, but their FA Cup victory over Aston Villa felt like a statement.
After getting thumped by both Liverpool and Wolves, many assumed another big loss was coming their way, but they produced an electrifying performance against the odds.
Mauricio Pochettino knows that his side need to produce that sort of performance on a regular basis, and tonight would be a great chance to show they have turned a corner.
They still sit a lowly 11th, but another victory would be a huge confidence boost for the side.
I’m really excited for this one!
The situation at Selhurst
The season has been bleak at times for Crystal Palace.
After just two wins in their last 12 Premier League games, questions have been raised about whether Roy Hodgson is the right man for the club.
Their latest loss, a 4-1 demolishing from Brighton, has only added to the pressure on the 76-year-old Eagles boss.
Fans of the club have displayed their disdain with protests against the board, there is not a good atmosphere around the south London club at the moment.
Palace currently sit 15th in the league, just five points above the relegation zone, so where do they go from here?
Well, a win tonight would be a good start, but it may be hard to come by against a Chelsea team who looked rejuvenated in their 3-1 FA Cup fourth round replay victory over Aston Villa.
With all that is at stake for Palace at the moment, surely, they have to come out all guns blazing tonight!
Welcome!
As said by the Clash in 1979, London is calling.
After a jam-packed weekend of Premier League football which saw 33 goals fly in, late winners, handbags, and Man City lead at the top of the table for just two two-and-a-half hours, we have one more game to bring you – Crystal Palace vs Chelsea.
Will Roy Hodgson ease the pressure on his job with a win, or can Chelsea build on their scintillating performance in the FA Cup against Aston Villa last week?
Don’t go anywhere, here at Mail Sport, we will give you all the latest updates from Selhurst Park!
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