Guy Mowbray at Stamford Bridge
BBC Match of the Day commentator

"Fabregas has come out in the second half without the mask which he used to protect his broken nose."

Preparing for the celebration photos, perhaps?

Chelsea are firmly in control now. Slowly passing the ball from side to side, waiting for the chance to penetrate Palace's defence. Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas are asking for the ball at every opportunity.

The Earl of Jeffs: Poor Cuadrado, he starts because of Ramires' illness, now is subbed for a defensive midfielder! The poor guy can't get a game!

Ben Manuel: Mikel on, the bus is about to roll in front of goal

Eden Hazard getting jeered with every touch of the ball by Crystal Palace. They feel the Belgian dived to win his first-half penalty.

Cheslea playing keep ball early in the second half.

You have been warned Chelsea...

Boring, boring Chelsea...

Jose Mourinho brings off attacking winger Juan Cuadrado and replaces him with defensive midfielder John Mikel Obi. Perhaps a chance to get Cesc Fabregas further forward.

The Blues know if they don't concede they are champions.

There are 45 minutes left and, if Chelsea hold onto their win, they are Premier League champions. Game on.

Faraz Baber: Edgy first half but fair result to Chelsea deserve the lead even if future legend Hazard had to clean up an awful penalty take.

Naveed Afzal: Eden Hazard missed on purpose. He really is that good.

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Former Scotland international Pat Nevin at Stamford Bridge
BBC Radio 5 live

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"Palace have caused Chelsea some problems. They are not just seeing their season out. They do not want to be bit-part players in Chelsea's title procession. They have given plenty and had a few good chances. It is typical of Hazard, the PFA Player of the Year winning the penalty, missing the penalty and scoring with a header, he wants all the headlines and deserves them."

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Stamford Bridge

"Crystal Palace very unhappy at the manner in which Eden Hazard tumbled under the challenge from James McArthur - and their pain is increased by Chelsea taking the lead right on half-time.

"Palace and manager Alan Pardew would have been very happy with how they had held Chelsea up until that point but Jose Mourinho's side now have a lead to protect and the Premier League title is in sight."

Crystal Palace might have a few arguments about the award of the penalty although - even after a few replays - it is very tough to say either way.

Eden Hazard looks to go down without contact being made by James McArthur but it is a very, very close call.

That was the first penalty Eden Hazard has missed in the Premier League - he has now scored nine out of 10 from the spot.

Another penalty and it would equal the record of nine penalties in one Premier League weekend...

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Chelsea certainly did enough to be ahead. They had more possession, more shots - nine compared to three - and more of the play in Crystal Palace's half.

There doesn't seem anything nervy about this.

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MK Dons started the day in third place in League One - but they have nabbed the second automatic promotion place ahead of Preston. And that means the Buckinghamshire club, founded 11 years ago, will be playing in the second tier for the first time next season.

It is party time at Stadium:MK after the home side thrash already-relegated Yeovil in a 5-1 win, with Preston consigned to the play-offs after a 1-0 defeat at Colchester.

Colchester's win means they stay in the third tier, with Notts County, Crawley and Leyton Orient all tumbling into League Two.

Follow all the reaction on our dedicated page to the League One finale.

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin at Stamford Bridge
BBC Radio 5 live

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"It is harsh on Palace because they have given as good as they have got. Chelsea's attack has been blunt but not for the first time this season it has taken a little bit of genius from Hazard. He goes through two defenders, there isn't much contact but he has right of way and the defenders don't get out of his way. They take him out, it was a penalty and an awful penalty kick."

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It hasn't been flawless from Chelsea but it is good enough.

Are we going to see the crowning of the champions in 45 minutes time? It looks like it.

Eden Hazard is the quickest to react and heads home the rebound for Chelsea's opener.

Chelsea need to win to seal the Premier League title. They are halfway there.

A terrible, terrible penalty by Eden Hazard as his weak shot straight down the middle is parried away by Julian Speroni but...

Eden Hazard goes down in the penalty area under James McArthur's challenge. Penalty.

Another cross wasted by Chelsea. Cesar Azpilicueta finds space own the left but his cross is too close to Palace stopper Julian Speroni. The visitors are doing a decent frustrating job so far.

At the other end they almost nick one but Joel Wward's low cross is gathered by Thibaut Courtois.

There's some good pace on display in this match, with perhaps a surprising entry in the top three for fastest sprints recorded - Branislav Ivanovic.

Top three sprints so far:

1. Yannick Bolasie 33.16km/h

2 Wilfried Zaha 32.47 km/h

3: Branislav Ivanovic: 30.36km/h