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January 25, 2026
Estêvão and Fernández power Chelsea past Crystal Palace as Wharton sees red
If this was a taste of what life on the road under Liam Rosenior might be like for Chelsea fans, then anyone who doubted his appointment may have to think again.
TL;DR
- Chelsea ended a five-game Premier League run without an away win under new head coach Liam Rosenior.
- Estêvão scored the first goal and assisted the second for João Pedro.
- Enzo Fernández converted a controversial penalty.
- Crystal Palace had Adam Wharton sent off and extended their winless streak.
- Oliver Glasner acknowledged Crystal Palace is in transition.
- Chelsea played without Cole Palmer due to a thigh problem but expect him to be fit for the Champions League game.
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