In the third round of the English Premier League on Sunday, September 1, 2024, Chelsea was held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge, while Newcastle United secured a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.Chelsea took the lead in the 25th minute when Nicolas Jackson scored off a precise pass from Cole Palmer. However, Crystal Palace equalized in the 53rd minute through a stunning strike by Eberechi Eze. Despite dominating possession (63%-37%) and having more shots on target (7-3), Chelsea failed to capitalize on their chances and secure a win.Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed disappointment, stating, ‘We were not able to maintain our level of play after the first half. We had some good chances, but we were unable to capitalize on them’. The draw leaves Chelsea with 4 points in 11th place after three matches, while Crystal Palace earned their first point of the season, placing them 16th.In the other notable match, Newcastle United maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Harvey Barnes opened the scoring for Newcastle in the 37th minute, but Tottenham equalized through a Dan Burn own goal in the 56th minute. Alexander Isak secured the win for Newcastle with a goal in the 78th minute. The victory puts Newcastle in fourth place with 7 points, while Tottenham drops to 10th with 4 points.The Premier League action continues with a highly anticipated clash between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Key points
- Chelsea drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace, failing to capitalize on their dominance.
- Newcastle United secured a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, maintaining their unbeaten start.
- The results impact the Premier League standings, with Chelsea in 11th and Newcastle rising to 4th place.
Contradictions👾There is a slight discrepancy in the timing of Chelsea’s goal, with most sources reporting it as the 25th minute, while one source states it was in the 15th minute.
