In a thrilling Premier League encounter, Conor Gallagher stole the show with a brace to secure a crucial 3-1 win for Chelsea over his former club, Crystal Palace. The victory extended Chelsea’s remarkable head-to-head winning streak to 14 consecutive matches, showcasing their dominance in the league.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side, despite enjoying 80% possession, struggled to create meaningful chances throughout the game. It wasn’t until stoppage time in the first half that they managed to register their first shot on target. However, Chelsea’s defensive performance was far from convincing, leaving the Selhurst Park faithful hopeful of an upset.

An error from Moisés Caicedo allowed Jefferson Lerma to break the deadlock with a stunning strike from 25 yards, giving Palace the lead going into halftime. Despite Chelsea’s lackluster display, Gallagher’s introduction at halftime proved to be decisive as he quickly leveled the score with a well-taken goal from Malo Gusto’s cross.

As the game progressed, Chelsea grew in confidence, with Cole Palmer coming close to scoring before Gallagher and Enzo Fernández sealed the victory with late goals. The win propelled Chelsea to 10th in the table, while Palace’s struggles continued, with Roy Hodgson under mounting pressure.

Looking ahead, Pochettino will lead his rejuvenated Chelsea side into a crucial clash with Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. Meanwhile, Palace faces Everton in their quest to turn their fortunes around in the Premier League.