That goal came after Chelsea had been absolutely dominating possession, but doing preciously little with it in an extremely sluggish opening that was completely at odds with their impressive FA Cup display at Aston Villa last week. Despite having 79 per cent of the ball, it took them until first-half stoppage time to register even their first shot of the evening as former Palace loanee Conor Gallagher drilled wide of the far post following some quick feet from Madueke.
