Chelsea 2-0 Palace: Abraham & Pulisic send Blues to 2nd with 6 consecutive wins

Chelsea are up to second in the Premier League, having played a game more than Manchester City, after a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.

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Tammy Abraham scored his 10th Premier League goal for Chelsea as they secured a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

The 22-year-old striker became the youngest Blues player to reach double figures in the Premier League since Arjen Robben when he swept home following a clever Willian pass.

Chelsea had found clear-cut chances hard to come by against a stubborn Palace side, whose manager Roy Hodgson was taking charge of his 300th game in England's top flight.

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52' GOAL! Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace (Abraham)

The Blues take the lead as Abraham finishes with composure inside the box, placing his right-footed shot into the right-bottom corner. Willian steers a pass from Kante towards the run of the forward, who wheels off the back of his man. He collects and finishes the move by beating Guaita to notch his 11th goal of the campaign.

59' NICE TRY! Pulisic's long shot parried by Guaita

Pulisic weaves his way past two challenges on the edge of the box before powering an effort towards the top-left corner, only to be denied by a good save from Guaita, who turns the ball over the bar.

79' GOAL! Chelsea 2-0 Crystal Palace (Pulisic)

Chelsea secure the vital second goal as the American converts from close range. He collects a long pass from Zouma out from the back and runs at the Palace backline. Pulisic offloads into the feet of Batshuayi, who turns and fires at goal. His effort is deflected towards the net and Pulisic pounces to race on to the loose ball to nod home.

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