Premier League: Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace as it happened - Blues record first win of 2023

The Blues hold on for their first win in 2023 as they move level on points with Liverpool in ninth.

Kai Havertz's header in the 64th-minute is the difference on the day.

Chelsea's Player of the Match today has won everything and his intervention is well received by the home supporters.

They're going to throw everyone forward to contest this.

Just a couple of minutes remaining.

Aubameyang has the chance to seal the deal but shoots straight at Guaita.

A groan echoes around Stamford Bridge. Plenty of time for Palace to find a goal, then!

Ziyech and Havertz make way for Kovacic and Azpilicueta as Potter looks to make sure of the points.

There could be a fair chunk of added-time to be played...

Gallagher is on the floor, but he's not getting any sympathy from his former team-mates. Guehi is shown a yellow card for picking Gallagher up rather heavy handedly.

Kepa - again - comes to Chelsea's rescue as he punches away Doucoure's dipping volley!

Gallagher, the most fouled player on the pitch today, now sees a yellow card himself.

Yep, another. This time it's Palace substitute Hughes whose cautioned by the referee - for a poor foul on Gallagher.

Vieira is miles outside his technical area and receives a telling off by the referee. He's no stranger to a booking.

Hall, who has just gone down with cramp, is replaced by Koulibaly and the youngster receives a standing ovation from the home supporters as he leaves the field.

Brilliant by Hall to pick out Aubameyang on the edge of the box, he takes a touch but Guehi makes an important block to divert the ball behind for yet another Chelsea corner.

Chelsea conceded possession and Edouard has the chance to run at the defence but is challenged by Silva. Palace want a free-kick but they're not going to get one.

Jorginho slips through Aubameyang, but Guaita is out bravely to deny the Chelsea forward and is caught in the process, with the referee awarded Palace a free-kick.

On: Edouard, Mateta and Hughes

Off: Schlupp, Eze and Ayew.

The relief is tangible all around Stamford Bridge. That was a huge moment and the fans know it. Now, can they hold on?