Potter: We had to survive

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New Chelsea manager Graham Potter has gotten his first win as Chelsea manager, following a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.

It was a difficult game for Chelsea, as the Blues came from behind to beat Palace.

Speaking after the game, Blues boss Graham Potter admitted that his side had to survive to take all three points.

“We’re delighted with the result. It’s a tough place to come. I thought we started quite well but conceded from the first action into the box,” Graham Potter said after the 2-1 win at Crystal Palace.

“Credit to the boys, they recovered well and did not let their heads go down. It was nice to get an equaliser and get back in the game.

“We had to survive moments as they are a good side with dangerous players. To be a goal down and come away with three points is fantastic so credit to the players.

“There’s character, that’s for sure. They could’ve felt sorry for themselves after conceding the goal but the players stood up all the way through.

“There was a collective spirit among the players. We are delighted with the three points.”