Chelsea crushes Palace in London derby

Jorginho sealed the win with two late penalties in a second-half demolition of Palace, which stifled Chelsea in a goalless first half. Chilwell punished the visitor for its first defensive error, scoring from close range in the 50th minute after Mamadou Sakho fluffed a clearance and allowed Cesar Azpilicueta to cross.

Chelsea doubled its lead in the 66th minute when Palace failed to clear a corner and Zouma headed home a Chilwell cross. Jorginho made sure of the victory when he converted two penalties in the space of five minutes late in the game.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard made six changes to the team that salvaged a 3-3 draw at West Bromwich Albion last weekend. He gave league debuts to left-back Chilwell and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Chilwell, who moved from Leicester City in August, showed his pace down the wings and fired crosses into the Palace box throughout the match.

Mendy, signed from Rennes of France to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga, had a quieter afternoon. He had to wait 63 minutes before having to make his first save. Chelsea’s defence, which leaked six goals in its first three league games of the new season, looked stronger, with centre-half Thiago Silva in commanding form alongside Zouma.

KEY RESULTS: Premier League: Chelsea 4 beat Crystal Palace 0; Everton 4 beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2. Ligue 1: Paris Saint Germain 6 beat Angers 1.