It was really good from the manager,” said Gallagher. “The gaffer gave us more structure.”

Conor Gallagher scored two of the Blues’ goals and credited   Mauricio Pochettino for the  comeback.

Chelsea came from behind to win at Selhurst Park and increase the pressure on Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson.

Chelsea could not muster a shot until the 45th minute as Palace tried to frustrate their opponents and pick up a much-needed win to widen the five-point gap to the relegation zone.