Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Crystal Palace - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 27, 2023 Chelsea's Noni Madueke scores their second goal from the penalty spot Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
LONDON (Reuters) - The Stamford Bridge sound system blared the old disco hit "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" after Chelsea's hard-fought 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday, but momentum is still sorely lacking for Mauricio Pochettino's team.
An 89th-minute penalty earned and converted by substitute Noni Madueke unleashed a wave of relief around the stadium where fans have endured a hugely disappointing 2023, despite massive spending on new players by Chelsea's U.S. owners.
