They’ve already been crowned the new unbeatables by some, but can Chelsea do it on a mildly sunny afternoon in south London? Today’s task for Hazard and co: grab maximum points against Crystal Palace.
Premier League / Matchday 8
Selhurst Park / 18.10.2014
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- F. Campbell(90')
- Oscar(6')
- C. Fàbregas(51')
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Updated 18/10/2014 at 16:53 GMT+1
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90+4'
FULL-TIME: Palace 1-2 Chelsea. The visitors rack up the passes again and see out a deserved victory. What an enjoyable contest.
90+3'
Zaha unleashes a fancy trick on the halfway line. Moments later, the winger fouls Luis. 60 seconds left.
90+2'
Guedioura makes another error, fouling Fabregas for no reason.
90+1'
Four minutes of added time signalled. "We support the Palace, the Palace, the Palace..." The home fans fancy a point here.
90'
Heartbreak for Dominic Solanke. The Chelsea youngster, 17, was due to come on for the final few minutes. Drogba is on instead for Remy.
89'
GOAL! Palace 1-2 Chelsea. Zaha gets one-on-one with Luis, watches the ball bobble through his opponent's legs before finding Campbell. The hosts have a glimmer!
88'
The Chelsea fans continue to sing as a weary Palace midfield carry the ball over the halfway line. Not long for them to mount a response.
87'
Quick update from events at St Mary's: Southampton are EIGHT up against Sunderland.
86'
Matic covers 60 odd yards to make a challenge in front of the back four.
85'
Hazard gets a standing ovation as his number is shown on the fourth official's board. Mohamed Salah joins the action.
84'
The away end is buoyant. "We're top of the league" (repeat at leisure) is the current chant of choice.
83'
Chelsea starting to get sloppy. Bolasie has another opening. Chelsea get numbers back quickly though.
82'
WHAT A TACKLE! Hazard gives the ball away and Palace flood forward. Bolasie pulls back the trigger, but Cahill makes a superb lunging challenge to deny him.
81'
Guedioura - back from injury - balloons a cross out of play. It's just not happened for Palace since Delaney's red card.
80'
Ten minutes for Palace to do something. Zaha looking lively.
79'
Zaha glances up and spots Bolasie in space. The pair combine and force a throw in the corner.
78'
Guedioura stays down after a well-timed challenge from Fabregas. Slight stoppage.
77'
Hazard takes a biff to the side but holds onto the ball. The Belgian has impressed this afternoon.
76'
Guedioura pings a shot into the crowd. Still, at least it was a shot.
75'
CHANCE! Oscar goes one-on-one with Hangeland before hitting his effort into the ground. Comfortable save for Speroni.