Chelsea continued to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City after defeating Crystal Palace. The London-based club found it difficult to break down Patrick Viera's defense, particularly in the first half.

The Blues started strong, but they couldn't break through the opposition's defense in the first half. Their winning goal came late in the second half after they had struggled to find the back of the net throughout the game.

The Blues had 9 goal attempts in the match, while the hosts did not have a single shot on goal. They continued to attack from the first minute of the game, demonstrating how strong they were yesterday.

After a great cross from Marcos Alonso, Hakim Ziyech scored the only goal of the game and the game-winning goal in the dying minutes. A goal by the Moroccan star was also ruled out after Romelu Lukaku was caught offside.

He was outstanding in the game, and he has recently emerged as the team's primary attacking threat. Ziyech has been scoring more frequently for the Blues, which has resulted in him starting more frequently.

The 28-year-old made an excellent connection with German forward Kai Havertz, who was outstanding throughout the game. While playing on both wings, the two had a good understanding and kept shifting positions, making it difficult for Crystal Palace's defense to stop them.

Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech have been starting together recently, and they seem to work so well together, creating chances, scoring goals, and making some spectacular final-third passes.

They got off to a slow start this season, but they're back on track and doing what they were hired to do. If they get more opportunities to play together, they can form a great partnership for the Blues, leading to great success for the team.