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Chelsea unveiled €70m new signing Mykhailo Mudryk at halftime, but they struggled up front before Kai Havertz hit the winner against Crystal Palace.

[Joachim Andersen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/196081/Joachim-Andersen) forced off through injury in the first half and failed to find any momentum for much of the second. The winger was exceptional for [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) and was at the heart of the chances they created. [Tyrick Mitchell](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/300853/Tyrick-Mitchell) also had a close-range effort well saved. [Michael Olise](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/286831/Michael-Olise) caused Chelsea difficulty and forced a smart save from Kepa in the first half from a neatly struck half-volley. Potter on new signing Mudryk: "He is a young player with exciting quality in the final third. Following the news of his passing, this was the first time Chelsea had the chance to recognise their favourite son at home. The matchday programme had tributes to the great man, while there were plenty of reminders of the impact he had on the club. [David Datro Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/301047/David-Datro-Fofana) is more a signing for the future, so the focus switches to Mudryk. At half-time their latest big-money signing (potentially €100m with add-ons) was presented to the crowd as Mudryk stood in the centre circle, draped in the [Ukraine](/soccer/team?id=457) flag. January signings sometimes take time to bed in (though Benoit Badiashile's debut went well) and while Mudryk's talent is unquestioned, this will be a step up for him. Then came a reminder of his profligacy in the 80th minute as he flashed a header wide when he should've scored. He has come in for criticism recently but eventually found the net from a well-worked corner routine in the 65th minute.

Mudryk is Chelsea's fifth signing in the January transfer window. Read more at straitstimes.com.

He has eight caps for Ukraine. “This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career,” Mudryk said in a statement. In a statement, Shakhtar said they “will receive €70 million (S$100 million) for the player and another €30 million is envisaged as a bonus payment.”

Chelsea announced Mykhailo Mudryk as their fifth signing of the January transfer window on Sunday (Jan 15), after the Ukrainian winger completed his move ...

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The boys have worked hard.” “Today we are happy for the three points. “This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career,” said Mudryk, who was watching from the stands. “We try to play well and I thought at times we did. Substitute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang nearly made it 2-0 in the 71st minute, but the referee blew for a foul on Guaita as the striker rushed into the box. The home side started off strongly, but it was Palace who had the first big chance in the 21st minute.

A second-half goal from Kai Havertz earned nervy Chelsea their first Premier League win of 2023 on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over lively Crystal Palace, ...

"He is a young player with exciting quality in the final third. "The last few weeks were tough," Havertz told the BBC. It was only the second league win in 10 matches for the home side who remain in an unaccustomed 10th place half-way through the season.

Sam Kerr scored an 89th-minute equaliser to snatch a point for Chelsea as they drew 1-1 with Arsenal in the Women's Super League on Sunday to stay top of ...

Register for free to Reuters and know the full story With 46,811 tickets sold for the clash at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, Chelsea's Zecira Musovic was the busier of the two goalkeepers in the London derby, pulling off a string of superb reflex saves to keep her team in it as the home side dominated. LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Sam Kerr scored an 89th-minute equaliser to snatch a point for Chelsea as they drew 1-1 with Arsenal in the Women's Super League on Sunday to stay top of the table, with Manchester United hammering Liverpool 6-0 to move up to second.

Chelsea eked out a vital 1-0 Premier League win against Crystal Palace, on a day when the club paid tribute to Gianluca Vialli.

And Potter will be hoping that his new signing, Mykhailo Mudryk - who was the subject of a Potter had a hero to thank at the other end too, though. It's a start.

Chelsea manager Graham Potter said he was relieved to beat Crystal Palace 1-0 on Sunday and played up the ability of new signing Mykhailo Mudryk.

"But there's a period of transition, you have to stabilise things, and work to support the club as best you can. We have to stabilise things, make good decisions and align our resources as they have to be used in the right way." He watched on from the stands having completed a move to Chelsea earlier in the day. The players have suffered of course, it's not nice, and that's why it's important to enjoy the win today and the three points. "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't relieved -- but it's nice to get a win," Potter said postmatch. They headed into this match with a growing list of absentees -- with Potter confirming the latest in

LONDON: Sam Kerr scored an 89th-minute equaliser to snatch a point for Chelsea as they drew 1-1 with Arsenal in the Women's Super League on Sunday (Jan 15) ...

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Kai Havertz's second-half goal gave Chelsea a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace that eases the pressure on manager Graham Potter.

Sensing a lull, the crowd bellowed Vialli’s name and Potter introduced Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Hall was not tight enough to the Palace winger early on. Vialli was there when Chelsea were establishing themselves as a force and, as former players gathered to remember the club’s old manager, it was tempting to imagine that the emotion would inspire today’s ailing team. Olise was able to send in a cross and Tyrick Mitchell was unlucky at the far post, Arrizabalaga blocking the left-back’s shot. Watching from an executive box, Mudryk could have been forgiven for wondering whether it was too late to call Arsenal. That said, it remains to be seen whether the current hierarchy can fashion a side as watchable as Vialli’s. On a day when the memory of the late, great Gianluca Vialli acted as a unifying force, it felt imperative for Chelsea’s players to show pride in the badge. There was energy to begin with, but would there be enough quality? Chelsea needed to display a level of coherence that has so proved beyond them under Potter. Potter had remarked that everything has been going wrong in recent weeks, but facing a team as blunt as Palace was too good an opportunity to waste. Chelsea’s new arrival from Shakhtar Donetsk, Mykhaylo Mudryk, watched his new team from the stands and more incomings are likely before the transfer window shuts. Even so, with 10 players missing through injury and suspension, a glimpse of the old defiance was welcome.

Speaking post match, our boss praised our players and supporters for another Chelsea game to remember.

That’s going to be a tough game so we need to be ready for that.“ “We need to go one game at a time. They took a lot of risks going forward and most of the time, with the number of chances that we concede, you should be fine in the game. We want to express ourselves. We want to be a brave team. We want to play fearlessly.

Ian Wright has criticised Chelsea's transfer strategy after they signed Arsenal target Mykhaylo Mudryk on a deal that could be worth up to €100m (£88m).

“So the pressure’s building on him, they’re not getting results, they continue to buy players and get injuries. Maybe bring in like-minded people to go to the next level but why would you change the model? “He’s totally changed the model. “We’re talking about a club that doesn’t have the patience for that. Why wouldn’t you stay in there, learn from the people who have been in there? “But what’s happening at Arsenal is that they’re on a road to doing something and building something and they see Mudryk as a player who can come in, the way he plays, his attitude, the way he is, would’ve been perfect for the group.

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Denis Zakaria is also a doubt after picking a knock in the same game. However, both clubs will provide match updates on their respective apps, with live radio commentary available for the full 90 minutes. And with the Champions League round of 16 games against Dortmund approaching in about a month's time, it's upon Chelsea to quickly move into recovery mode in the English top flight. How to watch Chelsea vs Crystal Palace on TV & live stream online Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Chelsea vs Crystal Palace date & kick-off time