Chelsea took a 2-0 lead over Crystal Palace off this surgical bit of passing that ended with Cesc Fabregas side-footing a goal past Julian Speroni. A series of quick touches between Oscar and Fabregas cut right through the Crystal Palace defense and sprung Fabregas for an open look in front of the net. He didn't miss with the side of his right foot and netted his first Premier League goal for Chelsea.
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While still down just 1-0, Crystal Palace had a chance to play with a man advantage when César Azpilicueta was sent off for a spikes-up tackle in the 40th minute, but Damien Delaney ceded that advantage when he got sent off three minutes later for his second yellow card on a boneheaded challenge.[NBCSN]