Chelsea star Carney Chukwuemeka has reacted to making his first Premier League start for Chelsea in the 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

“I loved it, from the warm-up, from when I knew I was starting, I was buzzing already,” Chukwuemeka said.

“I couldn’t wait to get on the pitch and it was a good first-start experience for me.

“The fans helped us a lot, we’ve been going through a hard time recently and they really got behind us from minute one, so they were a big part of the win as well.

“I’m loving it at the minute. I feel so confident in myself. With help from the gaffer and the players, who as a young player are helping me, I’m just building my trust in my own game as well.

“That’s helped a lot. I’m loving it at the minute and long may it continue.”