In the recent London Derby, Chelsea secured a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace, with goals from Ykhaylo Mudryk and Noni Madueke. This win marked an impressive record for Chelsea, as they have now won 12 matches in the top flight against the same team for the first time in the club’s history.

Despite their victory, Chelsea also conceded their 59th goal in the Premier League in 2023, making it the highest number of goals conceded in a calendar year in the competition, and the most in the league since 1991. This defensive vulnerability is something that Mauricio Pochettino, the coach of Chelsea, has acknowledged as a learning opportunity for his young squad.

Pochettino also made history in this match by fielding the youngest starting lineup in the history of the Premier League, with an average age of 23 years and 21 days. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by Manchester United in 2017. Pochettino expressed his satisfaction with the overall performance of his team, despite the initial nervous start and the late conceded goal.

Looking ahead, Pochettino emphasized the importance of consistency and mental strength in facing the challenges of the Premier League. He highlighted the significance of building a winning streak at Stamford Bridge, considering the past year and a half’s results.

The win against Crystal Palace not only demonstrated Chelsea’s continued dominance in the Premier League but also marked a significant moment for the club’s young squad. Moving forward, Pochettino and his team will be aiming to maintain their winning momentum and further solidify their position in the league table.

As the Premier League season progresses, it will be interesting to see how Chelsea’s youthful squad continues to develop under the guidance of Pochettino and how they fare against their upcoming opponents.