Twitter explodes as Hakim Ziyech hands Chelsea late win over Crystal Palace

Chelsea fans took to social media to express their thoughts as the Blues returned to Premier League action with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday.Thomas Tuchel's side locked horns with London rivals Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles kept Chelsea at bay for most of the match. However, Hakim Ziyech delivered the goods for his side just minutes before the final whistle.It was a largely frustrating afternoon for the Blues as Patrick Vieira's side gave them a run for their money. Ziyech initially had a goal disallowed for offside but grabbed the winner in the 89th-minute of the game.Apart from the Moroccan, Marcos Alonso, Antonio Rudiger and Thiago Silva were among the players who impressed the Blues faithful. Romelu Lukaku and Christian Pulisic, on the other hand, were underwhelming.Here are some of the best tweets about the game:Chelsea FC@ChelseaFCJob done. 🪄#CryChe10:25 AM · Feb 19, 2022211143934Job done. 🪄#CryChe https://t.co/PJ5RYmJfIrDubois@CFCDUBoisMorocco’s manager really started beef with Ziyech just to turn him into prime Beckham. 4D chess.10:24 AM · Feb 19, 20224123452Morocco’s manager really started beef with Ziyech just to turn him into prime Beckham. 4D chess.🇰🇿@branojrZiyech saved a lot of lives today biggest eye sore performance in recent times10:27 AM · Feb 19, 202288551Ziyech saved a lot of lives today biggest eye sore performance in recent timesł𝔹ℝ𝔸ᴰᴿ𝕀𝔸NO 💫@CFClbraLet ur apology be as loud as ur disrespect when he was at his lowest times ! 10:22 AM · Feb 19, 202293Let ur apology be as loud as ur disrespect when he was at his lowest times ! 💙🔥 https://t.co/VvdETlQDjJ-@EmperorLeIouch@ChelseaFC Ziyech in our attack10:25 AM · Feb 19, 202235319@ChelseaFC Ziyech in our attack https://t.co/Udo4fhHNErAvikar Andhee @AvikarAndhee@ChelseaFC With an exception of Ziyech, this was a terrible performance. Sarr needs to be benched if he continues with those dirty tackles. This team seriously needs to get their head in the game. If not, we're going to slip further down the table10:25 AM · Feb 19, 2022163@ChelseaFC With an exception of Ziyech, this was a terrible performance. Sarr needs to be benched if he continues with those dirty tackles. This team seriously needs to get their head in the game. If not, we're going to slip further down the tableGC66@gavincook_66@ChelseaFC Hakim Ziyech in the last month has been different class, he really is showing what a talented player he can be when he’s on the top of his game.10:25 AM · Feb 19, 202231@ChelseaFC Hakim Ziyech in the last month has been different class, he really is showing what a talented player he can be when he’s on the top of his game.Retro Game Geeks@RetroGameGeeks@ChelseaFC Another unconvincing win from 10 man Chelsea...10 men because Lukaku was on the pitch and he's a hindrance not an asset. Ziyech staring to come good though, that's a positive for sure.10:27 AM · Feb 19, 20225@ChelseaFC Another unconvincing win from 10 man Chelsea...10 men because Lukaku was on the pitch and he's a hindrance not an asset. Ziyech staring to come good though, that's a positive for sure.CfcSheikh@CfcSheikhForget Drinkwater. Forget Bakayoko. Romelu Lukaku is the worst signing in Chelsea's history.10:08 AM · Feb 19, 202245182Forget Drinkwater. Forget Bakayoko. Romelu Lukaku is the worst signing in Chelsea's history.Dubois@CFCDUBoisLukaku’s shirt number is higher than the number of touches he had today10:31 AM · Feb 19, 20222715203Lukaku’s shirt number is higher than the number of touches he had today😭😭😭Troll Football@TrollFootballLukaku: You can't have a bad touch if you don't even touch the ball. twitter.com/SkySportsFutba…Sky Sports Football@SkySportsFutbalRomelu Lukaku had just two touches of the ball in the first half against Crystal Palace and one of those was from kick off.9:57 AM · Feb 19, 20221692341Romelu Lukaku had just two touches of the ball in the first half against Crystal Palace and one of those was from kick off. https://t.co/EVCVrVzcgfLukaku: You can't have a bad touch if you don't even touch the ball. twitter.com/SkySportsFutba… https://t.co/qKz3cTjwpxVince™@Blue_FootyZiyech has been Chelsea’s best player of 2022.10:22 AM · Feb 19, 20224718387Ziyech has been Chelsea’s best player of 2022.ًEllis.@EIIisV3Kovacic, Ziyech, Silva, Rudiger should start every single game I don’t care about the rest.10:31 AM · Feb 19, 202250037Kovacic, Ziyech, Silva, Rudiger should start every single game I don’t care about the rest.Daniel😎@dakunzy_Marcos Alonso is just inevitable man!10:40 AM · Feb 19, 20221Marcos Alonso is just inevitable man!KOBINA🥷🏾@kobinaMens2Marcos Alonso having a bad season is Luke Shaw’s best season10:39 AM · Feb 19, 20221Marcos Alonso having a bad season is Luke Shaw’s best season😂😂😂😭😭😭Mozo Football@MozoFootball Marcos Alonso in just 16 minutes against Crystal Palace: 11 Touches 1 Chance Created 1 Assist 1/1 Crosses 1/2 Long Balls 1 Clearance 1 Interception Swinging left foot. #CRYCHE #Chelsea10:38 AM · Feb 19, 20223010🇪🇸 Marcos Alonso in just 16 minutes against Crystal Palace: 🔘 11 Touches 🔘 1 Chance Created 🔘 1 Assist 🔘 1/1 Crosses 🔘 1/2 Long Balls 🔘 1 Clearance🔘 1 Interception Swinging left foot. #CRYCHE #Chelsea https://t.co/xadKZ9MWoNZLATAN@ZlatandiaryIt's impossible to produce an impressive offensive performance with Kai and Lukaku.Their weaknesses make this an impossible feat. Has to be one of the two, preferably neither.10:41 AM · Feb 19, 20221It's impossible to produce an impressive offensive performance with Kai and Lukaku.Their weaknesses make this an impossible feat. Has to be one of the two, preferably neither.Muk@CFC_MukOne day I’ll see Rudiger hit one of those 40 yard screamers man8:41 AM · Feb 19, 202239525One day I’ll see Rudiger hit one of those 40 yard screamers manJohyan@JohyanCruyffGuaita ain’t seeing heaven for saving this Rudiger thunderbolt twitter.com/M_News_footbal…8:46 AM · Feb 19, 202225044Guaita ain’t seeing heaven for saving this Rudiger thunderbolt twitter.com/M_News_footbal…ExpectedChelsea@ExpectedChelseaSilva and Rudiger were terrific today. Regardless of what happens elsewhere, we can always rely on the two to provide a high level of performance 9 out of 10 times.So lucky to have them.10:31 AM · Feb 19, 202233831Silva and Rudiger were terrific today. Regardless of what happens elsewhere, we can always rely on the two to provide a high level of performance 9 out of 10 times.So lucky to have them.Simon Phillips@siphillipssportWeek after week, Thiago Silva continues to show up guys 10 years younger than him on a football pitch. Unreal player.8:55 AM · Feb 19, 2022132089Week after week, Thiago Silva continues to show up guys 10 years younger than him on a football pitch. Unreal player.Nizaar Kinsella@NizaarKinsellaThiago Silva has given nothing away today. Stick this on the O Monstro masterclass back catalogue.9:37 AM · Feb 19, 202240328Thiago Silva has given nothing away today. Stick this on the O Monstro masterclass back catalogue.Highest Majesty (Coolest Boy) 🦅@kwaku_majesty_Each and every week Thiago Silva plays like he’s now 20 years.9:05 AM · Feb 19, 202227269Each and every week Thiago Silva plays like he’s now 20 years.Danush Deshmuk Tirna@DDT_ChelseaIt wasn't the most attractive game. But we won and have a clean sheet. We have to step up our game vs Lille and Liverpool.10:25 AM · Feb 19, 20221It wasn't the most attractive game. But we won and have a clean sheet. We have to step up our game vs Lille and Liverpool.Ms.Kay 🇱🇸🇩🇪@kgosatsanaMftAnd this is the Chelsea that will be taking on Lille? We are doomed 10:25 AM · Feb 19, 2022And this is the Chelsea that will be taking on Lille? We are doomed 😩Crystal Palace made a bright start to both the halves, with Wilfried Zaha having their best chances. Despite their efforts, the hosts failed to register a single shot on target on the afternoon.Chelsea, on the other hand, struggled to break the Eagles down and had to wait until the dying minutes of the game to break the deadlock. Alonso, who came on as a substitute for Malang Sarr in the second half, provided the assist for Ziyeche's winner.Ziyech has been in fine form for the Stamford Bridge outfit recently. The 28-year-old has now found the back of the net in each of the Blues' last three Premier League outings.What's next for Chelsea?The London giants are not set to take on Ligue 1 champions Lille in the Champions League Round of 16. The two sides will lock horns in the first leg of the tie at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.Thomas Tuchel's side will then have the opportunity to add to their Club World Cup trophy at the weekend. They are scheduled to face Premier League rivals Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final next Sunday.The Blues will face Luton Town in the fifth round of the FA Cup following their clash with Jurgen Klopp's side the following Wednesday. Chelsea will then return to Premier League action against Burnley on March 5.

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