LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea passed their first test of playing in the Premier League without prolific top scorer Diego Costa by beating Crystal Palace 2-1 away on Saturday.
In a sign of how the leaders have improved since last season, they were barely troubled as they revisited the scene of a surprise defeat seven months ago that spelt the beginning of the end of their bid for the 2013/14 title.
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