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Hodgson explains Benteke upturn but lambasts Palace's first-half v Chelsea

Roy Hodgson expressed his frustration with Crystal Palace's first-half performance against Chelsea on Saturday, saying their efforts in the opening 45 minutes "virtually made sure Chelsea would go away with three points."

The manager was clear in his disappointment with the game but found some satisfaction in an improved second-half.

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Speaking in his post-match press conference, he said: "When you are 3-0 down at half-time, which we were deservedly, you are definitely staring down the barrel of a gun. Fortunately we didn’t capitulate, didn’t lose heavier than 4-1.