Soccer-Chelsea earn scrappy 1-0 win over Palace to ease pressure

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Crystal Palace - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - January 15, 2023 Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta in action with Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile Action Images via REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

LONDON (Reuters) -A second-half goal from Kai Havertz earned nervy Chelsea their first Premier League win of 2023 on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over lively Crystal Palace, easing the pressure on manager Graham Potter after a poor run of form.

The German striker nodded in a cross from Hakim Ziyech in the 65th minute following a short corner. It was only the second league win in 10 matches for the home side who remain in an unaccustomed 10th place half-way through the season.