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Liam Roneyall It feels like Chelsea almost topped the latest test after beating 10 men crystal palace 3-1 ensures new coach takes first place Premier League Away victory.
Ronnie Orr has now led the Blues to four wins from five games in all competitions and has become the first manager since Graham Potter to take six points from his first two top-flight games.
Estevao opened the scoring in the 34th minute before setting up Joao Pedro just after the break when Enzo Fernandez A penalty was added but Ronnie Orr was denied a clean sheet when Chris Richards nodded in a late consolation.
“I think today was a big test,” Ronior said. “I changed the formation of the game and I’m very satisfied with their performance today because 95% of the pressing and 95% of the positioning were absolutely perfect.
“So they’re committed and I think they believe in what they’re doing. It’s one game at a time. We have to make sure we’re consistent every game.”
A sluggish Jean-Philippe Mata missed a good chance to open the scoring before Esteevao capitalized on a mistake from Jeddy Canwater and fired past newly-appointed Palace captain Dean Henderson.
Joao Pedro doubled Chelsea’s lead in the 50th minute before Canvert was charged for a controversial handball that was confirmed to be accidental by a VAR review to prevent a red card rather than a yellow card, and Fernandes’ subsequent penalty.
Nine minutes later, Palace responded well to Adam Walton’s sending off in the 73rd minute, with Richards heading home in the 88th minute.
Chelsea next travel to Naples for a Champions League clash on Wednesday.
“I’ve always said you can’t get carried away,” Rognoal said. “There are still some things we really need to correct quickly. I was not happy with the last 10 minutes. I felt we should continue to dominate the game.”
Matata appeared to be the subject of scattered boos from Palace supporters after the final whistle.
The Frenchman is reportedly considering a move during the January transfer window, although the Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner It was revealed on Friday that the striker has yet to submit a transfer request and they will not sell him without a match-fit replacement.
Sunday’s defeat was another blow for the Eagles, who have already lost former captain Mark Gueye to Manchester City this month and found themselves unceremoniously knocked out of the FA Cup by non-league Macclesfield as defending champions.
Glasner, who also announced last week his intention to leave when his contract expires this summer, admitted: “The club is in transition.
“Since I’ve been here we’ve now had four starters leave and you can’t blame anyone for that. This is Crystal Palace and for a club like ours it’s normal.”
“Then there are some tough moments in the transition.
“Yes, it’s a difficult time for everyone. But I think the thing about Palace and our fans is that they always stick together and support each other.”