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Chelsea came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 thanks to added time goals from Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez in the Premier League at Selhurst Park on Monday night.

Gallagher put the visitors 2-1 up with his second goal of the match before Fernandez sealed the win as Chelsea rallied to secure the points that took them up to 10th in the standings.

It was a tale of two halves for the Blues who went into the break a goal down after a superb Jefferson Lerma strike before Gallagher fired home to equalise in the 47th minute.

Monday's result was Chelsea's 13th consecutive win against Crystal Palace in the Premier League, a club record.

Mail Sport's Kieran Gill takes a look at some of the things you may have missed. 

Chelsea wanted Matheus Franca last summer but it is believed their intention to send him away on an immediate loan to one of their affiliate clubs was not enticing enough for the 19-year-old Brazilian.

Instead, he signed for Crystal Palace in a £26million move from Flamengo, with his contract even containing a Ballon d’Or nominee clause.

Starting on the left wing, Franca and his team-mates did their best to torment Chelsea right back Malo Gusto, who struggled who struggled in the first half but went on to assist Conor Gallagher’s equaliser.

It was not until the 45th minute not until the 45th minute of this match that Chelsea had a shot of any description, Conor Gallagher dragging an attempt wide.

At least Chelsea Women showed Crystal Palace they know how to attack in their FA Cup fifth-round tie on Sunday with 13 attempts.

Mayra Ramirez scored the winner — an outrageous flicked finish from a cross — as she got her first goal since Chelsea smashed the world-record fee for a female footballer three weeks ago. The Colombian, 24, cost £384,000 plus £42,600 in add-ons

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