Blues edge past Eagles in this feisty London derby.
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The game was barely five minutes old when Brazilian flair player Oscar pinged in this delicious free-kick, an unstoppable effort past Julian Speroni’s despairing dive.
Golazo! Oscar scores superb free-kick goal against Crystal Palace #Oscar #CFC https://t.co/VV8UyyLT1R
— GoalClips (@GoalClips) October 18, 2014
Spaniard Cesar Azpilicueta was ordered off after a fairly hideous two footed challenge on Palace hard-man Mile Jedinak, though the home side were down to ten men two minutes later when Damien Delaney picked up his second booking.
Two footed! Red Card for Cesar Azpilicueta against Crystal Palace #CFC #Azpilicueta https://t.co/xO5xio2gC9
— GoalClips (@GoalClips) October 18, 2014
Cesc Fabregas scored a quality second goal to give the Blues some breathing space, combininig well with team-mates before slotting home.
Great team goal! Cesc Fabregas scores after good build up play #CFC #cescfabregas #Goal https://t.co/nvCrzZkrgt
— GoalClips (@GoalClips) October 18, 2014
Frazier Campbell scored a late consolation after good work from loaned in winger Wilfried Zaha but it wasn’t enough to prevent table toppers Chelsea returning to Stamford Bridge with yet another three point haul.
Campbell pulls one back for Crystal Palace against Chelsea #cpfcvcfc #goal https://t.co/EHY0dibcys
— GoalClips (@GoalClips) October 18, 2014