Alvaro Morata scored twice while undefeated Chelsea moved up to second place in the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday.
After Liverpool drew with Arsenal on Saturday, Chelsea knew their win would give them second place, and Spanish striker Morata saw them in good form.
First, the 26-year-old striker controlled and converted Pedro's cross into the 32nd minute of the second half, and after Andros Townsend equalized, Morata, who is often beaten, kicked in the 65th minute of his fourth goal in four games of the championship.
Pedro then sealed the victory five minutes later, entering the area to convert Marcos Alonso's cross to the 70's for a Chelsea side, who also received Eden Hazard as substitute in the second half.
Chelsea, one of three unbeaten teams, has 27 points from 11 games – two behind Manchester City – and leads Liverpool in third on goal difference.
Meanwhile, the Palace has only won twice in the league this season and remains 14th with eight points.
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The teams are in Stamford Bridge and the kickoff is a few minutes away. Chelsea do not have Eden Hazard, but it's still a strong favorite. A victory today would take Maurizio Sarri's team to second place in the Premier League.
The Palace, who drew 2-2 with Arsenal last week, is looking forward to a shocking result. Follow all the action live here.
BEGINNING
2018-11-04T16: 02: 40.186Z
We are on our way! Can Chelsea overtake Liverpool in second place?
2018-11-04T16: 05: 12.736Z
Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
3 minutes
The visitors started well. Zaha were in the area after a good play, and their attempted crossing was deflected to a corner.
2018-11-04T16: 10: 41.160Z
Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
7 minutes
Almost an unfortunate moment for James Tomkins. He hits Barkley's cross, but Hennessey is well positioned to catch the ball.
2018-11-04T16: 14: 11.930Z
Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
12 minutes
Chelsea seem to have settled into the game after a slow start. They are taking advantage of most of the ownership and starting to look menacing. Palace, however, has shown that they are dangerous in range.
2018-11-04T16: 16: 53,680Z
Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
14 minutes
A promising balcony of the palace is worthless. Van Aanholt bursts to the left and Zaha catches him. His cross is poor, though, and is easily cleansed.
2018-11-04T16: 19: 32,350Z
Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
17 minutes
Zaha heads to the front of the fund, while the Palace looks at another counter. He is knocked down and the resulting free kick does not work. But Chelsea is not comfortable here.
2018-11-04T16: 22: 24.253Z
Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
20 minutes
Zaha is in the middle of the action again. He finds space on the right and pulls the ball back to Max Meyer, whose shot is over the bar.
2018-11-04T16: 24: 27.323Z
Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
22 minutes
It's Palace everything at the moment. Meyer again finds space to shoot, but this time his effort is blocked.
2018-11-04T16: 28: 18.323Z
Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
25 minutes
Zaha crosses and runs to David Luiz, one by one. The Brazilian is good at holding him and his attempt to pass is poor.
2018-11-04T16: 31: 32.246Z
Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
29 minutes
Chelsea are trying to stretch the Palace, to create chances in large areas. They put on a series of crosses to Morata, but the visitors are resolutely defending.
GOAL!
2018-11-04T16: 33: 39.173Z
GOAL! Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace (Morata)
32 minutes
Chelsea are ahead after a good period of pressure. Pedro chooses Morata, who gives a first smart touch, turns and passes through Hennessey. The Spaniard began brilliantly and receives his reward.
2018-11-04T16: 37: 42.356Z
Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace
35 minutes
Chelsea fans, for a moment, thought they had another. Willian converts closely, but the flag is raised.
The hosts are now in control.
2018-11-04T16: 39: 17.573Z
Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace
37 minutes
Barkley's eyes light up when he receives the ball at the edge of the box. He is in good shape to score goal and he can not be blamed for hitting on one. This time, however, he swings his kick over the bar.
2018-11-04T16: 41: 43,960Z
Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace
39 minutes
Morata tries to flick a header for the goal, but can only get over the bar. He looks confident and hungry for more goals, which will please Maurizio Sarri.
2018-11-04T16: 43: 41,453Z
Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace
41 minutes
Everyone seemed to be planning the Palace in the first 30 minutes. But Chelsea, since scoring, has gone up the marches. They are a formidable opponent when they are at their best, and are beginning to show why they are still losing a Premier League game this season.
2018-11-04T16: 47: 50,120Z
Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace
45 minutes
One minute of added time to be played.
HALF AN HOUR
2018-11-04T16: 49: 07.103Z
Interval: Chelsea, after a slow start, takes a narrow lead in the break. Morata's goal is all that separates the sides, although the Blues have threatened to get away with the game in the first half. The palace is still in it.
BEGINNING
2018-11-04T17: 04: 22.120Z
We're back to Stamford Bridge.
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