GETTING SHIRTY

Chelsea fans joke they now ‘look and play like Palace’ as Blues debut controversial third kit in West Brom draw

CHELSEA fans joked their team ‘look and play’ like Crystal Palace in their new third kit.

Frank Lampard’s side sported their new striped jersey for the clash against West Brom.

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, but they got off to a shocking start.

Callum Robinson scored twice before Kyle Bartley made it three for the home side inside of 27 minutes.

Fans vented their anger on Twitter – and some claimed their club had morphed into the Eagles.


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One supporter said: “West Brom treating Chelsea like Crystal Palace. Must be the jersey.”

Another joked: “This kit has made us look and play like Palace. Never again.”

And one Twitter user said: “Chelsea are paying the price for stealing Crystal Palace’s home kit.”

One said: “Chelsea are abusing the Crystal Palace kit.”

Despite their dodgy start, the Blues managed to claw their way back into the game.

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Frank Lampard’s side looked unrecognisable in their third kit

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Mason Mount scored in the 55th minute before Callum Hudson-Odoi levelled the scoring.

Tammy Abraham bagged the winner in stoppage time to snatch a late point.

It came Chelsea fans were also left in stitches after Kepa Arrizabalaga appeared to criticise Willy Caballero for letting a goal in as he watched on from the bench.

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