Wharton picks out fellow full Premier League debutant Franca, who storms forward and unleashes a firm drive that is parried by Petrovic.

Palace try to keep the attack alive but are eventually thwarted by the offside flag.

Odsonne Edouard and Naouirou Ahamada had been waiting to come on for some time for Palace, but now have their bibs back on.

The Palace box is being bombarded with crosses at the moment with Chelsea firmly in the ascendancy as we approach the final 15 minutes at Selhurst Park.

Chelsea penalty appeals are waved away by Michael Oliver after Andersen is seen climbing all over Nkunku.

More danger from Chelsea down that right-hand side as Gallagher’s delivery is flicked wide of the back post by Jackson. That was a difficult header.

Palace goalscorer Lerma has now had his name taken for dissent.

Caicedo shows a good burst of pace to take on Mitchell down the Chelsea right, with his dangerous cross headed away by Munoz amid a little nudge from Jackson.

Chilwell picks up the loose ball and misses the target with a fierce drive.

Petrovic has looked a little too eager to come out of his box so far tonight and he does so again there as Disasi tussles with Ayew.

That just about sums up their efforts so far tonight. The home fans delighted with that.

Chelsea look for a swift response to that Lerma wonder strike, but their poor crosses into the box are easily dealt with.

Palace counter again but Franca fires off target.

Caicedo is now down and rubbing his knee for Chelsea.

I think he picked up a knock while being dispossessed by Mitchell and Lerma in the build-up to that Palace goal.

Jefferson Lerma with his first goal for Palace and with the sort of strike their fanbase will remember if it inspires them to turn a corner this season.
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