‘Point Dropped!’ Chelsea Fumbles ‘Yet’ Again

Chelsea’s winless streak extended to four games after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Despite taking an early lead, the Blues were undone by a late equalizer from Palace’s Philippe Mateta, further denting their title aspirations.

Cole Palmer, the standout performer for Chelsea in recent matches, opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a clinical finish. However, Chelsea’s inability to sustain their momentum once again proved costly as their defensive frailties resurfaced. Mateta’s 83rd-minute strike snatched a point for the hosts and left Chelsea lamenting another missed opportunity.

This result adds to Chelsea’s growing woes following a 1-0 home defeat to Fulham, where Palmer’s early goal was overshadowed by a dismal second-half performance, and a 2-0 loss to Ipswich in their previous outing.

Chelsea now sit fourth on the table, nine points behind league leaders Liverpool, three adrift of second-placed Arsenal, and one point behind Nottingham Forest. With pressure mounting, the Blues must rediscover their form quickly to stay in contention for the title.