Chelsea 3-0 Paris Saint-Germain LIVE - FIFA Club World Cup final result as Cole Palmer powers the Blues to their second crown

Chelsea claimed their second FIFA Club World Cup title after Cole Palmer inspired them to a 3-0 win over 10-man Paris Saint-Germain.

Palmer scored twice and set up the other goal for Joao Pedro, as The Blues cruised to a commanding victory against the recently crowned UEFA Champions League winners, who had Joao Neves sent off late on at MetLife Stadium.

The England midfielder had shot wide with the first opportunity of the final after just eight minutes.

Meanwhile, PSG saw a great chance go begging at the other end when Desire Doue's attempted square ball for Achraf Hakimi was blocked by Marc Cucurella, with the forward arguably too unselfish for his own good.

Chelsea capitalised on the let off to break through midway through the first half. Malo Gusto embarked on a strong run before checking back and teeing up Palmer, who slid a precise side-footed effort beyond Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Palmer doubled his and The Blues' tally in almost identical fashion eight minutes later. Leading the charge from the right flank, he cleverly worked space to shoot, before guiding another low shot into the far corner.

He then turned provider just before half-time, driving into the space before slipping the ball into the area for Joao Pedro to lift over Donnarumma.

PSG appeared rejuvenated after the break. Ousmane Dembele was brilliantly denied from close range by Robert Sanchez, who also tipped wide Vitinha's effort from distance.

Substitute Liam Delap went close with a curling 25-yard effort at the other end, which Donnarumma did well to push away.

Meanwhile, PSG were unable to find a way back into the contest and their misery was compounded four minutes from time, when Joao Neves was dismissed for violent conduct after tugging Cucurella's hair.

Tadej Pogacar is chasing a fourth yellow jersey, Jonas Vingegaard is out to reclaim his crown and Remco Evenepoel is hunting a breakout win.

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Champions in 2021, Chelsea were looking to become the fifth multiple winners of the Club World Cup, after Real Madrid, Barcelona, Corinthians and Bayern Munich.

They knew their work would be cut out against the recently crowned Champions League winners, who had scored 10 unanswered goals in their three knockout games in this tournament.

Nevertheless, Palmer grabbed the final by the scruff of the neck. After sounding an early warning with his first-time shot that went just wide, two carbon-copy strikes put Chelsea in control, while he also provided a lovely through ball for Joao Pedro to latch onto and stretch the lead.

The damage was effectively done there and then with any hopes of a PSG fightback thwarted by an inspired display by Robert Sanchez at the other end of the field.

It brings the curtain down on a tremendous conclusion to the season for Chelsea, adding to their UEFA Conference League triumph and securing Champions League football next term courtesy of a fourth-placed Premier League finish.

Chelsea 3-0 Paris Saint-Germain

Nuno Mendes is the latest player to have his name taken after a late sliding challenge on Nkunku.

The full-back is fortunate his punishment ended there.

Ramos goes into the book this time for a rash challenge on Delap.

There will be five minutes of stoppage time played. Chelsea are almost there...

After reviewing the incident on his pitchside monitor, the referee opts to change his mind.

In doing so, he dismisses Joao Neves for violent conduct, and PSG are down to 10 men.

PSG's frustrations are evident, in particular those of Joao Neves, as he pulls on the hair of Cucurella after the Chelsea defender barged into him.

A yellow card is shown to the midfielder, but VAR want a look...

Delap chases Sanchez's long kick and pounces on a mistake from Beraldo.

The striker does well to run across the PSG defender, but Donnarumma is quickly out to deny him.

Chelsea also turn to their bench.

James is unable to continue and is replaced by Dewsbury-Hall, while Nkunku also comes on for Neto.

With time running out, Luis Enrique rolls the dice again.

Zaire-Emery, Ramos and Mayulu are introduced, with Ruiz, Doue and Hakimi the players to make way.

What an impact that almost was!

With his first touches, Delap twists and turns away from the PSG defence, before letting fly from 25 yards.

His fierce effort is heading straight for the top corner, and Donnarumma is at full-stretch to push it away.

The former Brighton forward's work for the day is done.

With a quarter of the match remaining, he is replaced by Delap up front.

There is a brief altercation between Palmer and Fabian Ruiz, with the latter unimpressed at the former delaying a free-kick after an offside call.

However, it is something of nothing, and the situation is quickly diffused.

Fernandez is unable to continue for Chelsea after picking up a knock.

The central midfielder subsequently makes way for Andrey Santos.

Vitinha is the latest PSG player to try his luck from distance.

His ambitious attempt is creeping into the bottom corner, but for an outstretched right hand by Sanchez.

Luis Enrique shuffles his pack, replacing Kvaratskhelia with Barcola on the left flank.

PSG continue to threaten and space opens for Doue to let fly from distance.

His attempt is well-struck, but bends away from the target.