the day is here the match everyone has been talking about and with good reason two teams of Strong pedigree rich in Talent on the cusp of going head-to-head in a highly significant confrontation with so much to play for how will it pan out it is Chelsea they take on Crystal Palace live hello it's a real pleasure to be with you from West London from Stamford Bridge I'm your match commentator Derek Ray and ready to provide expert analysis alongside me is Stuart Robson and looking forward to bringing you action from the Premier League coming right up it's Chelsea up against Crystal Palace well it takes confidence to try your lock from that sort of distance well I have to say that was a really good effort he struck it so cleanly [Applause] here's the lineup for Chelsea well it's certainly a back four but I think we'll see a lot of rotation in Midfield they just need to have a good understanding about when to support the front player and when to drop that little bit deeper it certainly looks like a 451 to me and here's the palace 11 well on paper they look a very balanced team but the three Advanced midfielders must at times make runs beyond the center forward otherwise they might just lack a bit of penetration a crossb got in the [Applause] way well not great on the accuracy front goal kick here [Music] [Applause] [Music] Henderson Now Chelsea in a position of Menace a fine reading of the situation they do like to press whenever they can ler cut in from the wide areas it has to be and a goal to open the scoring a very bright start to this one well let's have another look at this cuz he does really well to pick the right pass here and he makes the Finish Look So Easy what a good goal that is well he can't control his Delight can he it's a wonderful moment for his team and the ball is moving once more how important will that opening goal prove to be Jean Philip [Applause] mateta well they stopped them in their tracks Running With The Ball [Applause] confidently and Palace could be on to [Applause] something andu [Applause] fine work from pavis to win it back well an aimless clearance and that was down to the pressure and tily played and that'll be a Chelsea [Applause] ball gusto could cross it in here oh what a clearance Under Pressure had to react and did Jean Philip Mata Ward now but on you go says the referee Advantage Chelsea recovering possession well it is to be a throw in let's just clarify the injury situation our man on the side of the pitch is Jeff shes oh there a real concern looks from the bench I have to tell you because he's landed right on top of his elbow and that's causing him some serious pain at the moment cheers Jeff Mark GUI eie oh tremendous vision Palmer Moes kaiso kukura Gusto can he do it but it's great when you can rely on your keeper and he knocked it over the the touch line so it will be a throw in [Applause] here Connor Gallagher an alert piece of Defending he's compelled to kick it clear Thiago Silva Malo Gusto kaedo very alert defending to put a stop to the [Applause] chance well the moving it around with real purpose here can he put it away and it's gone in here just what Chelsea fans wanted to see their lead extended to two goals [Applause] well just look at his strength here he holds off the challenge he keeps his balance and he finds the back of the net It's a Wonderful [Applause] goal well no wonder he's delighted they're bossing the game now so back underway with the lead standing at 2 [Applause] N Malo [Applause] Gusto might really be able to trouble them here leting to cross into the center well he dealt with that ball played in rather well and showing fine [Applause] Vision are you wonderful chance and there it is still life left in this game and they have the momentum now well here we can see it again look at the way Glides past the defender to create space for himself and it makes the Striker's job so easy all he has to do is make the right connection it's a lovely [Applause] goal well Crystal Palace just one behind now and you sense don't you that the momentum may be with them very quick thinking there [Applause] able to skip past his man and it's opening up and the keeper and turned onto the woodwork well that save just about keeps them in this but they have to pose more of a threat at the other end well on the back of that breathtaking piece of goalkeeping can they keep the ball and create now will the cross work out for them well there it is can you believe this from two down they now find the El level well as you can see here it all starts with a perfectly weighted ball in behind the Defenders and the Finish is really well taken cuz he judges the Flight of the ball uses the right technique and then makes such good contact that's a clever [Applause] goal well back up under away here and they've split the four goals between them so far [Applause] kukura aayu well Ed tackle now can they make something happen chance to put them in front oh that is an outrageous ious ly good stop well great reflexes from The Keeper he did brilliantly [Applause] there trying to deliver it accurately well there's no way to escape the verdict that that was an awful Corner no way through well they kept her Shake defensively job done for now trying to open them [Applause] up you can tell just how badly he wants that hattrick didn't quite happen on that occasion but you sense it's only a matter of time before he does get a third [Music] [Applause] [Music] andu real chance well the keeper in position to prevent another goal from him well he's a massive threat that really could have been his second goal there [Applause] who can he pick out still not clear and caught with these no real threat from the [Applause] cross perfect tackle the fans are shouting shoot straight forward for the keeper and the first 45 minutes have come and gone here at Stanford bridge this man will get most of the plaudits for his contribution up to this point Stuart well what an outstanding first half he had he dictated the play and was a constant threat with his ability on the ball surely he's going to be marked a lot tighter in the second 45 minutes otherwise it completely dominate the game so the beginning of the second half here in West [Applause] [Applause] London and what can they do to stop him running at them is this the moment oh that's textbook goal keeping it did look on for for them but not to [Applause] be now can they hit them on the counter till they have the GU to open up the defense well possibilities inside the box and quick thinking defensively well Foul Play says the referee [Applause] and fired from the flank into the area well a powerful effort but not threatening the goalkeeper and he'll be [Applause] disappointed mudri oh great play it's there for him and a goal in the lead again fully deserved well here's the replay watch how he goes past his man with such ease and it's just a change of pace and he makes the Finish Look So Easy what a good goal that is well he knows that could prove to be a massive goal just look at his [Applause] reaction well back underway and a glut of goals here 3-2 aou and [Applause] LMA Bas now in potentially a dangerous position and they will be awarded a free kick for [Applause] that and that's easy peasy for the keeper that's a good ball Top Class defending [Applause] [Applause] kungu being egged on by the crowd and it's two for him today a masterful performance The Defenders unable to stop it well here we can see it again look at the way he Glides past the defender to create space for himself and from there he never looked like missing that's a lovely [Applause] goal well no wonder he's delighted they're bossing the game now goal for chelse so the current score line 42 Christopher and Jefferson LMA ETI e on the ball [Applause] and Chelsea have given us away well full marks for getting past him well then there to tidy [Applause] up now maybe room here for the counter attack but they dealt with the threat [Applause] posed and Crystal Palace moving the ball forward what can they do from here and play halted free kick given well they are committed to making the substitution [Applause] here and nicely struck and block there great opportunity and this time it's in fabulous goal and just look at the celebrations well here's the goal again and it's a really nice ball to put him through the vision to set up the chance is outstanding and then through on goal he just goes for power and smashes it past the keeper there's no stopping that what a great finish [Applause] Crystal well how about this 43 Thiago [Applause] Silva he's going forward well here well this could really help the cause well the keep ER has outdone himself wonderful save Tyreek Mitchell good High Press Jefferson LMA OE your at the ticket office slipped through [Applause] beautifully Jean Philip mateta big chance and really spots on with the challenge [Applause] Conor Gallagher can he take advantage and saved by the keeper and well positioned to clear kungu element of risk there but he's won the ball Munos the ball with Jordan areu oh fancy [Applause] footwork targets available cross comes in danger still on and problem solved for Now counter attacking chance has B the save was a good one now they're going to alter things here's the substitution [Applause] let's see about the [Applause] delivery and a good challenge to bring that attack to an [Applause] end hura Miko mudri promising sequence well didn't go to plan in the end Jeffrey shrook trailing as they are they're not likely to get too many opportunities late in this game very alert defending to cut off the supply just 10 minutes to go scho firing is in stopped a Sure Fire [Applause] goal well approaching full time in this one Chelsea put so much into the game and they have a narrow lead Stuarts what have you made of what you've seen from them well going forward they've been excellent but they've also been too open at the back they and a really smart stop an important one to keep them in with a Chance well that probably would have been it that's such a vital save from The Keeper [Applause] [Applause] so the corner played into the box oh cleared off the line alert defending Munos and so into the final 5 minutes [Applause] clean challenge well these Chelsea fans are certainly playing their part here the noising side step oh hang on steuart it's a chance oh it's in and that might be the goal that clenches it for them No Looking Back Now surely [Applause] well here's the replay he does well to find that bit of space in the box and then he shows a lot of composure to finish it off that's a good goal [Applause] not a score line we see all that often [Applause] 53 ahamada and beating the defender long range effort superb block well you've got to savor such moments Schoop oh he's gone for goal well actually pretty easy for the goalkeeper in the [Applause] end Distributing it [Applause] well opportunity and he's kept it out fully stretched somehow reaching it blade over and a confident [Applause] clearance now he's given it away and support [Applause] available schop [Applause] and eduar with it so the final whistle now it goes down as a victory for Chelsea to the Delight of their fans around the world well Derek they were better than their opponents in all aspects of the game they defended well enough they dominated Midfield and they created chances as well it's a great performance but it just seems in this game he's been a step ahead of his opponents in every way Stuart well that was a great performance his understanding of how to find Space was brilliant today and of course he scored two really good goals [Applause] [Music] [Applause]