Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante says his matchwinner at Crystal Palace came straight off the training pitch.

Kante combined with David Luiz to fire home the only goal of the game in the 51st minute at Selhurst Park.

He told Sky Sports: “It is a move I have tried in training.

“It doesn't work many times but David gave me a good ball and I am happy to score with my left foot and help the team win.

"It was all about the pass."

Chelsea were made to work hard for all three points - and Luiz admitted it was a slog trying to break down the home side.

“It is never easy to play here or control it here especially when they play long balls but we did well," he said.

“We could have scored early but they also did a great match defensively which is why it was so difficult."