The Sport Analytic

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See the numbers behind Chelsea's win against Palace ️

Chelsea dominated the ball, completing 582 passes to Crystal Palace's 289. Chelsea played 13 successful balls into the opponent's box, while Crystal Palace only managed two. This season Palace have averaged 4.3 balls into each opponent's box per 90 minutes.

Chelsea completed 71 long balls, while Crystal Palace managed 32. Chelsea also carried the ball a combined 1,331 yards towards the opponent's goal, while Palace only made 671 yards worth of progressive carries.

Thiago Silva, our man of the match, attempted to make 114 passes, completing 109 successful passes (more than any other player on the pitch). He also made seven clearances and won two tackles.

Thiago Silva and Reece James made the most successful passes into the opponent's box (three), while Thiago played the most successful long balls (22).

Thiago Silva passed the ball a combined 855 yards towards the opponent's goal and carried the ball a total of 401 yards towards the opponent's goal - both more than any other player on the pitch.

Raheem Sterling found chances worth 0.5 expected goals - the game's highest xG. Sterling also carried the ball into the opponent's box three times, more than any other Chelsea player.

Mount and Sterling both assisted shots worth 0.2 expected assists and each made three key passes (joint-most of any Chelsea player).