«Because every little thing is going to be alright. Don't worry about a thing,» the words from the brilliant Bob Marley rang around Selhurst Park at half-time.
One of the most famous songs of all-time, 'Three Little Birds', was bellowing from the stadium's speakers just before kick-off in the second-half. The lyrics, some of the most well-known words to have ever left a musician's mouth, feel apt right now for the situation Chelsea Football Club are in.
There has been – and rightfully so – many questions asked about this group of players, the head coach, the board, pretty much everything at the club. But performances like that on Monday night, albeit for only 45 minutes, and the one against Aston Villa last week, remind every single Chelsea supporter that perhaps everything is going to be alright.
There is an element of 'don't get carried away' because with a Premier League trip to Manchester City and a Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on the horizon, things could look very different in a short space of time. But it is these reminders, from this young group of hugely talented footballers, that Chelsea supporters are relying on right now.
It was, in the end, a great night at Selhurst Park for those involved with Chelsea. A sort of night that could really galvanize a group of players. And with that said, Bobby Vincent takes you through some moments you may have missed from the dramatic victory.
Nicolas Jackson, who was taken off the pitch after playing 79 minutes in south London, could not control himself after Enzo Fernandez wrapped the game up in stoppage-time. Enzo stayed typically calm in front of goal and placed the ball past Dean Henderson to add Chelsea's third of the night – and if there was any doubt, the game was
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