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Chelsea 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings: Chelsea were crowned champions at Stamford Bridge but did Eden Hazard's goal make him man of the match?

Eden Hazard missed a penalty but followed up by heading the ball on goal

Mark Critchley
Sunday 03 May 2015 16:50 BST
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Chelsea clinched their first Premier League title for five years as Jose Mourinho's side produced a typically stubborn display to grind out a 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace at a jubilant Stamford Bridge.

Playmaker Eden Hazard scored the crucial goal in the 45th minute when he headed home the rebound after Palace keeper Julian Speroni had saved his weak penalty.

The Blues were tested at times by a dangerous Palace side but the final whistle was greeted by raucous scenes as Jose Mourinho's side clinched their fifth top-flight title and first since 2010.

Chelsea have 83 points from 35 games and cannot be surpassed by closest rivals Manchester City, who visit Tottenham Hotspur later on Sunday, and Arsenal both of whom trail by 16 points. Palace remain 12th with 42 points.

But who was man of the match? Check out our player ratings below and let us know who you think stole the show at Stamford Bridge:

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