Chelsea have spent billions but couldn't break down Crystal Palace in the opening game of the Premier League season.

The FIFA Club World Cup winners began their Premier League campaign with an uninspiring goalless draw at an expectant Stamford Bridge

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Tottenham Hotspur consultant Fabio Paratici was at Stamford Bridge today for the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney.The

Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off, Thursday, August 21, 2025. The game will take place at Selhurst Park. TV channel: This fixture will be broadcast on 5, which in the UK is free-to-air television. Coverage starts at 7.30pm BST ahead of the 8pm kick-off.

Chelsea’s result against Crystal Palace on Sunday was disappointing, mainly because of the excitement that had built over the course of a very successful summer on and off the pitch.

Marc Guehi appeared to snub Oliver Glasner after Crystal Palace ’s draw at Chelsea fuelling speculation about his future at the club. However, it appears not all was as it seemed as there was a valid reason why the England international walked away from his manager.

Chelsea have been handed a huge injury boost with Tosin Adarabioyo expected back to training this week. The defender was ruled out of Chelsea’s opening game of the new Premier League season on Sunday - a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace - with what Enzo Maresca described as a “physical problem”.