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Former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has branded Chelsea’s performance against Crystal that of a champion.

Chelsea won Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park with yet another slim victory, thanks to Costa’s predatory instincts in the box.

“It was a championship performance,” the former Chelsea left-back said on Sky Sports after the game.

“They didn’t score the goals that we thought but it was a great defensive performance. Everybody worked hard. At the end, they deserved the result.” Said Ashley Cole.