Roy Hodgson struggles to see the positives after Palace’s late loss to Chelsea

Beleaguered boss Hodgson, whose side are once again mired in an injury crisis and remain just five points clear of the relegation zone, initially found it difficult to discuss the brighter elements of Monday’s contest.

EXIT DOOR? Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson before the Premier League match at Selhurst Park.

Roy Hodgson struggled to find positives after Chelsea scored twice in stoppage time to inflict a 3-1 home loss on his Crystal Palace team.

Conor Gallagher, who spent the 2021-22 season on loan with the Eagles, struck twice to complete the comeback, becoming the first Chelsea player to score a 90th-minute winner in the Premier League since he did precisely the same at Selhurst Park in October 2022.