A 3-2 Chelsea win in Naples has sealed a top-eight finish in the Champions League for the Premier League side and eliminated their opponents from the competition, as Liam Rosenior’s promising start at the club continues.

It's remarkable to think those were Cole Palmer's first two assists of what has been a difficult season so far. His 45‑minute display was a reminder of his creative, match‑winning ability, which has rarely been seen this campaign.

Such is the gap between the two sides that only a win would do for Chelsea and new head coach Liam Rosenior. This was a David‑versus‑Goliath encounter - Pafos are undertaking their first Champions League campaign and had not faced an English team in this season's competition.

Can Fulham and Chelsea both build on battling draws?

Estevao delivered Chelsea's X-factor against Crystal Palace, with Cole Palmer unavailable because of a thigh injury. As the England man's season continues to be blighted by injuries, the Brazilian teen sensation who joined from Palmeiras in the summer has often looked capable of covering his absence.

Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 3-1 on Sunday afternoon to continue Liam Rosenior's good start to life in the dugout

A chaotic first half in London saw four goals between the Blues and Cherries but there were no further changes to the scoreboard in another disappointing result for Chelsea.

Chelsea came out of halftime with vigor, speeding past Wolves 3-0 in a smooth second half at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Alejandro Garnacho had two assists and played a role in all three goals as Malo Gusto bagged his first Chelsea goal and was joined on ...