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Chelsea come from behind to secure a 3-2 victory against Napoli and seal their Champions League top-eight place.
Chelsea are one of five Premier League clubs to finish in the top-eight of the UEFA Champions League and securing their place in the round of 16, after winning 3-2 away to Napoli on the final day of the league phase.
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Both teams gave their all, but in the end Chelsea were far superior, and Crystal Palace, despite being reduced to 10 men, managed to score. The visitors now have three more points and a victory that puts them in fourth place in the table.
Chelsea moved into the Champions League places with a 3-1 win over out-of-form Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
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