Match in a Minute: Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea

Tony Cottee gives us his review in a minute of Crystal Palace's clash with Chelsea

Tony Cottee gives us his review in a minute of Chelsea's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park

Diego Costa scored the only goal of the game in the 44th minute as Chelsea moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League.

With little obvious threat, Eden Hazard's pass played Cesar Azpilicueta into space on the right wing, and from there the Spaniard curled a superb cross towards Costa. Under little pressure from Scott Dann - the defender's uncertainty appeared to owe much to Wayne Hennessey's poor positioning - the striker then casually headed his 13th league goal of the season over the goalkeeper and into the back of the net.

Chelsea came close to a second goal with two strikes from Alonso and further efforts from N'Golo Kante and substitute Cesc Fabregas.

Image: Antonio Conte celebrates his sides win

In the 83rd minute, after the impressive Damien Delaney fouled Hazard on the edge of the area, Alonso again went close curling a free-kick against the underside of the crossbar,

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However, a second goal was not forthcoming but it was never needed as Antonio Conte's side's extended their winning run to 11 league games which equals a club record.

Watch Tony Cottee's take on the action at Selhurst Park by hitting play on the Match in a Minute video above.

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