Estevão Shines on Debut as Chelsea Beat Crystal Palace 3-1 to Go Fourth
Chelsea continued their strong Premier League resurgence with an emphatic 3-1 win over Crystal Palace, powered by a sensational debut performance from 18-year-old Estevão. The Brazilian wonderkid scored once and assisted another to inspire the Blues at Selhurst Park, as new boss Liam Rosenior claimed his fourth victory in five league matches.
With Cole Palmer absent, Chelsea needed a new hero—and they found one in Estevão.
First-Half Breakthrough
The match began with high intensity, but clear chances were limited early on. Chelsea finally broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute, when Estevão announced himself on the Premier League stage with a composed finish after a slick move.
Palace attempted to respond, but their momentum was halted shortly after when Adam Wharton was sent off for a reckless challenge, leaving the Eagles with ten men.
Joao Pedro Strikes, Enzo Seals It
Chelsea took full advantage of their numerical edge.
Just minutes into the second half, João Pedro doubled the lead with a sharp, low finish following a cut-back inside the box.
Palace briefly threatened a comeback, but any hope was ended when VAR awarded Chelsea a penalty.
Enzo Fernández stepped up and calmly converted to make it 3-1.
Goals
- 73’ Estevão (Chelsea)
- João Pedro (Chelsea)
- Enzo Fernández (Chelsea, Penalty)
- Late Palace goal
Estevão’s Man of the Match Performance
On his full debut, Estevão delivered:
- 1 Goal
- 1 Assist
- Multiple key passes
- Constant threat on the right flank
The teenager showed confidence, pace, and composure beyond his years—making him the standout performer of the match.
Palace Struggle After Red Card
Crystal Palace fought bravely but were undone by Adam Wharton’s red card, which shifted the momentum entirely. Down to ten men, they struggled to contain Chelsea’s attacking waves.
Despite a late consolation goal, Palace were unable to recover.
What This Means for Chelsea
- Chelsea climb to 4th place in the Premier League.
- Fourth win in five games under Liam Rosenior.
- Growing belief in their top-four push.
Final Thoughts
Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace was a statement performance, led by a teenage sensation. Estevão’s debut heroics, combined with goals from João Pedro and Enzo Fernández, showcased the Blues’ depth and ambition.
If this is the beginning of Estevão’s Chelsea story, fans have every reason to be excited.
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