Crystal Palace finally broke their 13-game Premier League losing streak against Chelsea by coming from behind to earn a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge – the first draw in this fixture since 1995.With the transfer window now closed, Enzo Maresca could focus on getting the best out of his high-priced squad. The Blues started strong, signaling early dominance as Cole Palmer narrowly missed a curling shot from the edge of the box within the first 15 minutes. Noni Madueke followed up with two golden opportunities, first shooting wide from close range and then being thwarted by Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson in a one-on-one.Chelsea’s pressure paid off in the 25th minute when they broke the deadlock with a well-executed team move. Madueke accelerated past Will Hughes on the right, threading a pass to Palmer, who set up Nicolas Jackson for an easy tap-in at the far post. Despite their early control, Chelsea’s lead seemed precarious, as Oliver Glasner’s Palace struggled to make any meaningful impact before halftime, requiring a tactical shift to get back into the game.After the break, Palace showed signs of improvement, initially relying on Henderson to tip Palmer’s free-kick over the bar. However, they found their equalizer nine minutes into the second half, courtesy of Eberechi Eze, who curled a stunning shot into the corner beyond Robert Sánchez, exploiting the space allowed to him on the edge of the box.Maresca reacted by bringing on Mykhailo Mudryk for the injured Malo Gusto, hoping to inject some energy into Chelsea’s attack. Unfortunately, the change had little effect, and Chelsea’s frontline struggled to capitalize on their chances, with Jackson missing two crucial opportunities in stoppage time. Palace, on the other hand, came close to snatching a win, with Daichi Kamada’s effort forcing a strong save from Sánchez. The draw provided a much-needed boost for Glasner’s side, marking their first point of the season after consecutive losses.Meanwhile, Newcastle United secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, thanks to a late goal from Alexander Isak, making it the first time since 2011 that the Magpies have won two of their first three Premier League matches in a season.Newcastle, aiming to replicate last season’s 4-0 thrashing of Spurs, started brightly, with Isak nearly scoring with a cross-turned-shot that clipped the bar. Harvey Barnes also came close with a trademark cut inside and shot that narrowly missed the far post. However, a lengthy stoppage for a change in the assistant referee seemed to halt Newcastle’s momentum, allowing Spurs to gain a foothold in the game.Tottenham’s new signing, Wilson Odobert, squandered a clear chance by shooting over the bar, while Nick Pope was called into action with two saves from Pape Matar Sarr’s long-range efforts. Just as Spurs seemed to be gaining control, Newcastle struck first with a quick throw-in that released Lloyd Kelly down the left. Kelly’s cross was expertly finished by Barnes into the far corner, giving the hosts the lead.Despite initially looking deflated after conceding, Spurs came out rejuvenated in the second half, hitting the bar and missing a couple of close-range efforts before finally equalizing. Pope parried a shot from James Maddison straight to Brennan Johnson, whose follow-up attempt deflected off Dan Burn and into the net. Sensing the need for a response, Newcastle introduced Sandro Tonali, making his first league appearance since November 2023 after a lengthy suspension. His presence sparked a resurgence.Anthony Gordon tested Spurs’ keeper Guglielmo Vicario with a near-post shot, but it was Isak who ultimately punished Spurs for their missed chances. Josh Murphy’s breakaway allowed him to square the ball to Isak, who calmly slotted it home to secure all three points. Tottenham couldn’t muster a reply, suffering a reality check after their 4-0 win over Everton, while Newcastle’s unbeaten home run extended to ten matches.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 3SaturdayArsenal – Brighton 1-1 (1-0)/Havertz 38 – Pedro 58/Ipswich – Fulham 1-1 (1-1)/Delap 15 – Traore 32/Leicester – Aston Villa 1-2 (0-1)/Buonanotte 73 – Onana 28, Duran 63/Everton – Bournemouth 2-3 (0-0)/Keane 50, Calvert-Lewin 57 – Semenyo 87, Cook 90+2, Sinisterra 90+6/Brentford – Southampton 3-1 (1-0)/Mbeumo 43, 65, Wissa 69 – Sugawara 90+5/Not.Forest – Wolverhampton 1-1 (1-1)/Wood 10 – Bellegarde 12/West Ham – Man.City 1-3 (1-2)/Dias 19 og – Haaland 10, 30, 83/SundayChelsea – Crystal Palace 1-1 (1-0)/Jackson 25 – Eze 54/Newcastle – Tottenham 2-1 (1-1)/Barnes 37, Isak 78 – Burn 56 og/18:00: (3.80) Man.Utd. (4.10) Liverpool ***odds are subject to change***
