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Oscar’s brilliant free-kick after six minutes put Chelsea in command at Selhurst Park.

The Brazilian swept the ball past keeper Julian Speroni after Crystal Palace had made a bright start.

Neil Warnock’s side made the early running and Blues keeper Thibaut Courtois denied Frazier Campbell before Cesar Azpilicueta did well to clear Yannick Bolasie’s dangerous cross.

Palace remained a threat after going behind and Campbell dragged a shot wide from an awkward angle after going past Gary Cahill.

Loic Remy started for Chelsea in the absence of Diego Costa, who was left out because of ongoing concerns over the striker’s hamstring issue.

John Terry started as Chelsea’s captain for the 500th time and is also equalling Frank Lampard’s club record of 429 Premier League appearances.

Crystal Palace: Speroni, Kelly, Hangeland, Delaney, Ward, Bolasie, Jedinak, McArthur, Ledley, Puncheon, Campbell.
Subs: Mariappa, Guedioura, Doyle, Zaha, Hennessey, Gayle, Chamakh.

Chelsea: Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Matic, Fabregas; Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Remy.
Subs: Cech, Zouma, Filipe Luis, Mikel, Salah, Drogba, Solanke.

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