The most crucial month for Chelsea couldn't have begun with such a shocking result, as Antonio Conte's boys lost their second home match of the season against Crystal Palace.
Cesc Fabregas' opening goal was quickly cancelled by Wilfried Zaha and Christian Benteke, who managed to score in less than 120 seconds to give the Eagles a lead they wouldn't lose. Particularly, Benteke's goal stood out as a gem, given that he embarrassed Thibaut Courtois with a killer dribble.
Courtois is still looking for his waist after Benteke's control and stunning finish.
But even if the Blues are still top of the league, some fans can't get their head around one particular statistic.
Chelsea (4) have suffered more PL losses than Man United (3) this season.
— Deji Kofi Faremi (@deejayfaremi) April 1, 2017
Chelsea are 16 points ahead of Man United pic.twitter.com/XijB87CMZ1
Chelsea's loss sparked all sorts of comments by fans and experts. Have a look at some of the best.
Who saw that coming? Chelsea lost at home to Crystal Palace 1:2...surely EPL is unpredictable
— Peace Eziuzor (@treaspeace) April 1, 2017
History seems to be repeating itself.
29 Aug 2015: Chelsea 1-2 Crystal Palace
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) April 1, 2017
1st April 2017: Chelsea 1-2 Crystal Palace#CPFC like it in West London...https://t.co/6ukzuqxQGN pic.twitter.com/hvQ4omkcUr
April Fools Day at it's best!
— EUROBET TIPS (@InplaysEurobet) April 1, 2017
Chelsea 1-2 Crystal Palace
Man Utd 0-0 West Brom
Great jokes lads! Funny!
When you beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge #CPFC https://t.co/WZsXiXdYyI
— The Away Fans (@theawayfans) April 1, 2017
Is Mamadou Sakho Crystal Palace's lucky charm?
Mamadou Sakho's 4 starts...#Palace 1-0 M'boro
— Viktor Fagerström (@ViktorFagerLFC) April 1, 2017
WBA 0-2 #Palace#Palace 1-0 Watford
Chelsea 1-2 #Palace
4 wins
3 clean sheets
Superb today pic.twitter.com/lB74wa3tmE
And yes, Arsene Wenger was mentioned by some after today's shocking win for the Eagles...
Palace have done more in 11 minutes at the bridge than Arsenal have since 2011.
— Gooner Adam (@AdzCampbell91) April 1, 2017
One Arsene Wenger
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