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STATS STUNNER! The numbers behind Cesc's "SCANDALOUS" Chelsea goal

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho hailed the goal scored by Cesc Fabregas at Crystal Palace.

Mourinho called Cesc' goal "SCANDALOUS" - and by the numbers, here's why:

- 17 Passes involved in the build-up that swept from end to end.

- 8 Players involved in the move. Only Gary Cahill and Thibaut Courtois did not touch it and Cesar Azpilicueta had been sent off.

- 9 Total touches by Fabregas.

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