EPL: Gallagher reacts after scoring against Crystal Palace

Chelsea star Conor Gallagher has penned a tribute to Crystal Palace and their fans after he scored against them during their faceoff on Saturday at Selhurst Park.

Gallagher in a statement said it was ‘unfortunate’ his first goal for Chelsea came from a match against Crystal Palace, a club he spent last season on loan at.

Gallagher came in as a substitute to score a goal against Patrick Vieira’s side.

Recall that the midfielder quickly became a fan favourite at Crystal Palace last season, where he scored eight goals across 34 Premier League games.

While he was linked with a return to the club again this summer, Chelsea, however, chose to keep him at Stamford Bridge instead.

“It’s a very special moment to come on and get the winner and my first goal for Chelsea,” Gallagher said after the match.

“It was written in the stars. Unfortunately, it came against Palace, but I’m just buzzing to get my first goal.

“Everyone knows how much I loved it here [at Palace] and I thank the whole club and the fans – even today with the reception they gave me.”