Pierre Emerick Aubameyang Scores Stunning First Chelsea Goal Against Crystal Palace

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang Scores Stunning First Chelsea Goal Against Crystal Palace

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:13 PM
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  • Gabon forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored his first Chelsea goal in the English Premier League
  • The former Arsenal captain scored the equalizer for Chelsea in their game against Crystal Palace at the Selhurst Park
  • Aubameyang joined the Blues in the summer transfer window after a season in Spain with Barcelona

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has finally scored his first Chelsea goal after netting the leveller in the English Premier League game against Crystal Palace at the Selhurst Park.

The 33-year-old, who joined the Blues in the summer transfer window, netted with seven minutes to half time to get Chelsea back in the game.

In a video posted on social media, the former Gabon captain took a quick swivel before firing home in a Drogba-esque moment.

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Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has scored his first Chelsea goal against Crystal Palace, Credit: @ChelseaFC @LDNFootball
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be hoping to get more for the Blues following a slow start to his career with the London club.

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Meanwhile, Crystal Palace took an early lead after Odsonne Edouard connected from a Jordan Ayew cross.

Conor Gallagher, who was on loan at Palace last season, scored late to secure all three points for Chelsea.

The victory is manager Graham Potter's first as Chelsea coach.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang dazzles in Nigeria jersey

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyeng looked stunning in the Nigerian national team jersey after he was spotted wearing the Nike manufactured kits.

The Gabon and Chelsea forward was inactive during the break, having announced his retirement from international football.

In a photo posted on social media, the former Gabon captain dazzled in the Nigerian jersey as he sat on the stairs of a private jet.

Reece James takes dig at Wilfried Zaha after Chelsea win

Chelsea defender Reece James appeared to send a subtle dig at Crystal Palace's winger Wilfried Zaha following his side's victory on Saturday.

Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 2-1, with Connor Gallagher scoring right at the death against his former side.

Odsonne Edouard had opened the scoring against the run of play to shock Graham Potter's side. Veteran defender Thiago Silva was lucky to escape a straight red card for denial of a goal-scoring opportunity.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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