Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Estevao, Pedro star as Rosenior's Blues climb into top 4

Chelsea produced a dominant display to thrash Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park, propelling Liam Rosenior's side into the Premier League's top four after Liverpool's defeat to Bournemouth.

The Blues took control in the 34th minute through teenage sensation Estêvão Willian. After capitalising on a Palace error, the Brazilian embarked on a breathtaking solo run before slotting a left-footed finish past Dean Henderson.

Chelsea’s dominance continued after the break, with João Pedro doubling the lead in the 46th minute. The striker played a sharp give-and-go with Estêvão, skipped past Adam Wharton, and drilled a powerful shot home.

Continuing to provide a threat, Estêvão saw a curling shot parried away by Henderson before the goalkeeper caught a Cucurella effort that had looped up off the floor. He then failed to deal with Reece James’ cross, and Canvot handled Pedro’s shot to concede a penalty, which Fernández confidently converted. 

Palace’s situation then got even worse due to Adam Wharton being shown two yellows in five minutes for challenges on Moisés Caicedo.

Sánchez denied a Jefferson Lerma header in the 88th minute, and Chris Richards converted the rebound, to give the home fans something to cheer.