Eberechi Eze Scores Superb Equaliser as Crystal Palace Draw's with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea’s momentum from their 6-2 thrashing of Wolves was expected to carry them through their clash with Crystal Palace, but the match at Stamford Bridge ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. The Blues dominated the first half, displaying the attacking prowess that had overwhelmed Wolves just a week earlier. Cole Palmer, a key figure in Chelsea's offensive play, narrowly missed the target with a powerful shot, while Palace's Dean Henderson made an outstanding save to deny Noni Madueke. The breakthrough finally came when Nicolas Jackson capitalized on a swift Chelsea counter-attack, calmly finishing Palmer's low cross at the near post.

However, Crystal Palace, who had struggled in their first two matches of the season, showed resilience. The Eagles were fortunate not to be reduced to ten men after Will Hughes, already on a yellow card, escaped a second booking for a foul on Palmer. Their fortune continued as Eberechi Eze, a standout performer last season, produced a moment of brilliance, curling a beautiful strike beyond Chelsea's goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to level the score.

As the game progressed, Chelsea had opportunities to regain the lead. Sanchez made a critical save to deny Daichi Kamada, while Jackson missed two golden chances in stoppage time—his first effort hit the side netting, and his second was thwarted by Henderson in a one-on-one situation. Despite Chelsea's dominance and their £200 million summer spending spree, the match ended in a draw, leaving the Blues still searching for their first home win of the 2024-25 season.

This draw was a significant morale boost for Crystal Palace, who had endured a tough start to the season with back-to-back defeats. The result at Stamford Bridge, a venue where they had lost their last 13 encounters with Chelsea, provided a solid platform for Palace to build on. Eze's goal, a testament to his skill and composure, was a highlight of the match and demonstrated his importance to the team, especially after the departure of Michael Olise to Bayern Munich. While Palace had limited opportunities, Eze was at the heart of their best moments, and his contribution ensured they walked away with a valuable point. 

Chelsea, on the other hand, despite their summer overhaul, including the high-profile signing of Jadon Sancho, who was introduced to the fans before kick-off, still need to find the consistency and clinical edge required to challenge at the top of the Premier League. The Blues' inability to convert their dominance into goals remains a concern, and they will need to address this if they are to make the most of their ambitious summer investments.