Eberechi Eze regarded as if he mentioned his goodbyes to the Crystal Palace followers at Stamford Bridge after being denied what might need been the right farewell .
Eze had been a doubt to begin towards Chelsea, due to Tottenham Hotspur’s try and signal him for £55m plus add-ons, however thought he had given Palace the lead with a surprising first-half free-kick.
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At first look it regarded like Eze’s free-kick had been harshly dominated out by VAR for a push by Marc Guehi on Moises Caicedo within the wall.
However, in truth, it was as a result of Guehi had been inside a metre of the Chelsea wall, as confirmed by referee Darren England in his announcement to the Stamford Bridge crowd.
The rule has been in place since 2019 and but not too many inside Stamford Bridge on Sunday would have been acquainted with it.
It regarded like Eze might need been saying farewell to Palace when he was substituted within the 84th minute, as he lingered in entrance of the away followers to applaud them earlier than being changed by Justin Devenny.
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Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez made a very good save from Jean-Philippe Mateta following the disallowed aim, as the house aspect struggled to create clear possibilities.
It took the introduction of Brazilian teenager Estevao Willian to enliven Chelsea. He nearly arrange Pedro Neto after twisting his well past Guehi and fired a shot over the bar.
Substitutes Liam Delap and Andrey Santos each did not take possibilities to win the sport within the dying phases.
Extra to comply with…
04:36 PM BSTEnzo Maresca speaking to the BBC
“Powerful sport, we anticipated a tricky sport. Other than the primary half free-kick, we didn’t concede any possibilities however they’re an excellent crew. We might have counter attacked higher, we might have defended higher however it’s only the primary sport of the season.
On a restricted pre-season:
“They performed about eight video games, we performed simply two so we tried our greatest. We didn’t lose a clear sheet.”
On how the brand new signings carried out:
“A few of them are prepared, a few of them have to adapt a little bit bit however general very proud of all of them.”
On Eberechi Eze’s disallowed free-kick:
“Once they scored, I didn’t see that however after they reviewed it, I noticed that it was a foul.”
On signing a central defender:
“You want to speak about central defenders? I already spoke. Thanks very a lot.”
04:30 PM BSTThe post-match ideas of Oliver Glasner
“The 15, 16 gamers who had essentially the most minutes final yr are nonetheless right here. There are a variety of rumours about Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi however they had been 100 per cent with this group in Crystal Palace and so they have proved that in an enormous method.”
On the way forward for Eberechi Eze:
“Eb ought to have scored a aim at this time, he had one and it was disallowed. He’ll come tomorrow to the Crystal Palace coaching floor, Tuesday off, we take Wednesday and I count on him to be again enjoying for us towards Fredrikstad.”
04:26 PM BSTRobert Sanchez speaking to Sky Sports04:26 PM BSTBusy week forward for Parish?
You may assure Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish will probably be fairly lively this week as they kind out the futures of Eberechi Eze and their captain Marc Guehi. Will these two nonetheless be Crystal Palace gamers the following time they play within the Premier League in per week? Along with that you’d think about he will probably be busy making an attempt to deliver gamers in for Oliver Glasner.
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish at Stamford Bridge – Robin Jones/Getty Photographs
04:22 PM BSTUp subsequent
Chelsea journey to East London on Friday night time as they tackle West Ham on the London Stadium.
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For Crystal Palace, they’re in Europa Convention League play-off motion towards Fredrikstad on Thursday night time of their first leg earlier than internet hosting Nottingham Forest subsequent Sunday.
04:20 PM BSTChris Richards talking to Sky Sports04:15 PM BSTUp at Outdated Trafford
Simply quarter-hour to go till Manchester United tackle Arsenal and you’ll comply with all .
04:11 PM BSTEze saying goodbye?
Will at this time be the ultimate time Eberechi Eze traces up for Crystal Palace? He regarded fairly emotional clapping the travelling Palace followers after the match. A state of affairs to undoubtedly keep watch over within the coming days.
Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze applauds followers after the match – David Klein/Reuters
04:08 PM BSTPremier League fixtures on the opening weekend
Friday:
Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth
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Saturday:
Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle
Brighton 1-1 Fulham
Tottenham 3-0 Burnley
Sunderland 3-0 West Ham
Wolves 0-4 Manchester Metropolis
Immediately:
Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest 3-1 Brentford
Monday:
Leeds vs Everton
04:03 PM BSTFT stats from Stamford Bridge
Possession: Chelsea 71%-29% Crystal Palace
Photographs: 19-12
Photographs on course: 3-4
Corners: 11-2
Touches in opposition field: 32-9
04:01 PM BSTEze’s free-kick dominated out
Crystal Palace followers repeatedly chanted “you’re not match to referee” at Darren England after a VAR overview overturned a surprising .
Nevertheless, the controversial first-half incident was not fairly what it appeared as a rarely-breached legislation grew to become the most important speaking level at Stamford Bridge.
04:00 PM BSTFT on the Metropolis Floor
Nottingham Forest get their season off to a successful begin, beating Brentford 3-1, condemning Keith Andrews to a defeat in his first sport in control of the Bees.
03:58 PM BSTFull time
Chelsea have a late, late nook as Richards blocks Palmer’s cross. Palace deal with the supply and that’s it at Stamford Bridge. Each side must accept a degree after a goalless draw.
03:57 PM BST90+5 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Into the ultimate added minute we go.
03:56 PM BST90+4 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Santos heads the ball in the direction of the far nook and Delap tries to get on the top of it however Henderson is out to assemble.
03:54 PM BST90+3 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Huge probability for Chelsea late on. The ball involves Santos in a central place simply contained in the field and he ought to at leats hit the goal however he leans again as he hits it and blazes his effort excessive over the bar.
03:53 PM BST90+1 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Estevao wins a nook off Mitchell on the best and sends in a supply in the direction of the close to put up. Henderson is compelled into motion, ensuring the ball doesn’t creep in on the entrance put up.
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Palace take care of the following nook as properly.
03:52 PM BST90 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Delap has an opportunity on the best aspect of the field after a mistake from Lacroix however his effort is straight at Henderson.
There will probably be six added minutes.
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly was simply caught by the tv cameras on his cellphone. It regarded just like the individual subsequent to him alerted him, however not in time for him to get off it rapidly sufficient and faux to look .
03:49 PM BST88 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Lacroix places the ball behind for a Chelsea nook after a very good piece of defending. Palace although are capable of take care of it and clear their traces.
03:45 PM BST84 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Chelsea don’t deal properly with an extended throw that Mateta practically beats Sanchez to however the house aspect nearly clear their traces.
03:45 PM BST83 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Eze’s day is over and can this be the ultimate time he dons a Crystal Palace shirt? He’s changed by Devenny.
03:44 PM BST82 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Eze drives on the Chelsea penalty space and shoots from vary. His shot is tipped over not significantly convincingly by Sanchez, with the shot going straight at him. Eze was maybe a little bit egocentric there as he might have discovered Mitchell to his left, who was making a very good run in the direction of the field.
03:40 PM BST79 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Double change for Chelsea as Gusto and Santos change James and Fernandez.
03:39 PM BSTBrentford get one again on the Metropolis Floor
A mere comfort for Keith Andrews’ aspect or the beginning of a dramatic comeback? Igor Thiago has scored from the spot with simply over 10 minutes left on the Metropolis Floor. It’s now 3-1 to Nottingham Forest.
03:35 PM BST74 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Neto is introduced down by Lacroix and Chelsea are given a free-kick not far outdoors the Palace penalty space. Not an enormous quantity in it however Lacroix did have his arms round Neto, who was all the time seeking to go down.
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Chelsea are making a change up high as Delap replaces Pedro.
Crystal Palace take care of the free-kick and counter by means of Munoz, who’s introduced down by Estevao and is proven a yellow card.
03:32 PM BST70 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Eze sends in Crystal Palace’s first nook of the match however it comes off a Palace participant final and goes behind for a goal-kick.
03:31 PM BST69 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Munoz sends in a harmful cross from the best and Palace have males within the field however James is ready to divert it behind for a nook.
Earlier than that’s taken, Palace are making a change as Lerma replaces hughes in centre midfield.
03:27 PM BST66 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Probability for Estevao. The Brazilian ought to accomplish that a lot better together with his alternative because the ball got here to him within the centre of the field however from 12 yards out, leaning again, he blazes his effort properly over the bar.
03:26 PM BST64 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Solely eight yards out, the ball comes into the trail of Palmer, who hesitates only for a second, which implies by the point he will get his shot away it’s blocked.
03:23 PM BST62 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Chalobah sends in a cross from the left that goes in the direction of the far put up and Mitchell takes no probability, heading behind for a nook. Neto clips in a supply into an honest place contained in the six-yard field however Pedro can’t hold his header down and it goes over the bar.
03:21 PM BST59 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Within the stands at this time is former Chelsea man Eden Hazard, who’s now having fun with retirement.
03:19 PM BST57 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Probability for Chelsea. Estevao is just simply on however practically creates a aim. With a slice of fortune, he will get previous Guehi and will get his cross in from the byline. His cross finds Neto, who doesn’t time his leap significantly properly and wastes a very good alternative. Of all of the gamers Chelsea would have needed on the top of that cross with a header, Neto would most likely be a good bit down the listing.
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Chelsea do although have a free-kick simply outdoors the field however Palmer’s effort goes straight into the wall.
03:17 PM BST55 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Caicedo has stayed down after being stepped on by Mateta, who’s on a yellow card. It’s a foul and Mateta must be cautious however no second yellow card comes his method.
03:15 PM BST54 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Enzo Maresca has determined not even 10 minutes into the second half that it’s time for a change. Gittens, who has been quiet this afternoon, is the person to come back off and approaching in his place for a Premier League debut is younger Brazilian Estevao.
A good greater cheer now as Estevao is on – instead of Gittens, who had a fairly quiet sport.
On for a Premier League debut – Catherine Ivill/Getty Photographs
03:13 PM BST52 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
An enormous cheer from the Chelsea followers for Brazilian teenager Estevao as he warms up down the touchline. At this price, he could properly get on within the second half.
03:13 PM BST51 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Mitchell sends in a harmful supply from the left and Mateta might be licking his lips on the far put up ready for the ball however Chalobah does properly to clear.
03:10 PM BST48 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Hughes knew a yellow card was coming there as he pulled Caicedo again on midway as Caicedo drove ahead and that is among the best choices referee Darren England could have at this time.
03:06 PM BSTSecond half
We’re again below method at Stamford Bridge. As we’re seeing an increasing number of from kick-offs, Crystal Palace belt the ball in the direction of the nook flag to drive Chelsea again deep in their very own half.
02:59 PM BSTHave your say
What are your views on Eze’s disallowed free-kick and that penalty enchantment for Guehi proper on the finish of that first half? Keep in mind you possibly can have your say within the feedback part on the backside of the weblog.
02:58 PM BSTMeanwhile at Outdated Trafford
At 4.30pm Manchester United host Arsenal, with crew information dropping in round 20 minutes. You may comply with .
02:56 PM BSTHT verdict from the Metropolis Floor
Forest have carried out very properly right here, however a number of the defending from Brentford has been abysmal.
Keith Andrews is enduring a nightmarish introduction to the Premier League technical space, and he appears despondent.
Forest may very well be even additional forward and have managed massive parts of this contest.
Evangelos Marinakis, the Forest proprietor, is right here on the Metropolis Floor and should be feeling very content material with life.
02:55 PM BSTHT stats from Stamford Bridge
Possession: Chelsea 69%-31% Crystal Palace
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Photographs: 11-9
Photographs on course: 1-2
Corners: 6-0
Touches in opposition field: 16-6
02:52 PM BSTHT on the Metropolis Floor
Nottingham Forest are in full management on the break and lead 3-0 towards Brentford.
02:51 PM BSTHT at Stamford Bridge
Sanches comes racing out of his aim to try to punch away an extended throw into the Chelsea field. He does not likely get any of the ball however as an alternative finally ends up punching Guehi behind the pinnacle. VAR decides to stay with the on-field choice however there was undoubtedly a shout for a penalty. Contemplating VAR stepped in earlier to disallow Eze’s free-kick it’s shocking it didn’t step in there.
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That’s it for the primary half and it stays goalless on the break.
Glasner needed a penalty on the finish of the primary half when Robert Sanchez appeared to punch the again of Guehi’s head. Guehi had some remedy, however the half-time whistle was blown as an alternative.
Penalty or no penalty? – Justin Setterfield/Getty Photographs
02:48 PM BSTForest on hearth
One other aim on the Metropolis Floor and as soon as extra it goes the best way of the house aspect. Wooden is performed by means of one-on-one with Kelleher and goes across the Brentford keeper earlier than placing the ball into an empty internet. 3-0 Nottingham Forest and it’s a chastening begin to life as Brentford handle for Keith Andrews.
02:46 PM BST45 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
There will probably be 4 added minutes on the finish of this primary half.
02:42 PM BSTForest 2-0 up
One other aim on the Metropolis Floor and the hosts have doubled their benefit by means of debutant Dan Ndoye.
02:40 PM BST39 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
That needs to be a minimum of a closing warning for James, who’s nutmegged down the left touchline after which takes him down. James is already on a yellow and if he had not been already booked it will not have been a shock to see a yellow card given.
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Eze whips in an inswinging supply that Lacroix, in area within the Chelsea field, can’t attain on the stretch. He may very well have been offside anyway.
02:36 PM BST36 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
The Palace gamers and followers are rising an increasing number of pissed off with the selections as Oliver Glasner has a chat with the fourth official to debate a number of the decision-making.
02:33 PM BST32 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
The travelling Palace followers are expressing their frustration on the officiating by chanting “You’re not match to referee!”, the newest instance an obvious foul by James on Wharton that was not given.
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Their temper won’t be aided by Mateta receiving a yellow card for a foul on Acheampong.
02:31 PM BST30 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Huge probability for Chalobah. Gittens’ shot from the sting of the field is blocked and, after a couple of ricochets, falls on the ft of Chalobah, who scoops his effort over the bar however he’s pleading for a nook. Wanting on the replays it appeared it might have come off Guehi’s bottom.
02:28 PM BST28 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Crystal Palace now obtain their first reserving as Munoz is punished for a foul on Cucurella. Each gamers went for the ball and Cucurella obtained to it simply forward of Munoz.
Daniel Munoz proven a yellow card – Justin Setterfield/Getty Photographs
02:26 PM BST25 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
The primary reserving of the sport goes the best way of Chelsea captain James, who pulled Sarr again down Palace’s left. The guests take the free-kick quick after which Eze shoots from vary however it’s straight at Sanchez. Chelsea then counter as Sanchez performs an extended ball ahead and Hughes ought to get to it first however Neto beats him to it. He has Pedro free within the centre however his cross is blocked.
02:24 PM BST23 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Neto shoots from vary and it takes a deflection off Wharton’s again so Chelsea could have the nook out on the left. James sends within the inswinger however Acheampong’s header goes over the bar.
02:20 PM BST19 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Probability for the guests. Wharton exchanges a one-two in midfield and performs a pleasant go into the ft of Mateta simply contained in the Chelsea field. The French striker will get his shot away however it’s too near Sanchez, who makes the save. Mateta will most likely really feel that was a very good scoring alternative.
02:16 PM BSTNO GOAL!
VAR has stepped in and dominated out the aim. Referee Darren England explains that . I don’t suppose anybody watching felt there was one thing mistaken or unlawful there but VAR decides it must intervene to chalk off a aim. I consider most individuals will probably be shocked by that decision and really feel that Crystal Palace are very unlucky there. We’ve got not even completed the opening weekend but, because it has been ever since its introduction, VAR is on the centre of the dialog.
Palace followers sing ‘it’s not soccer anymore’ after Eze’s free-kick aim is dominated out following a VAR verify.
02:13 PM BSTGOAL! Eze scores gorgeous free-kick
What successful! He hit that like a missile. Eze opts for energy and it’s pretty near Sanchez however the Chelsea keeper can’t stop the highly effective shot. Nevertheless VAR is checking for a attainable foul by Guehi on Caicedo as Eze struck the free-kick.
02:12 PM BST12 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Crystal Palace have a free-kick simply outdoors the Chelsea field as Hughes is fouled. It’s really not far outdoors as Cucurella took a wild swipe at an tried clearance however ended up kicking Hughes. Eze has the ball in his fingers, contained in the D.
02:10 PM BST9 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
It has been a little bit stop-start in latest minutes with a couple of gamers taking place with knocks to Richards, Gittens and Sarr however all gamers are high quality to proceed.
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Palace have their first sight of aim as a free-kick is flicked on and Richards, contained in the Chelsea penalty space, heads in the direction of the far nook however Sanchez will get throughout to his proper to make the save.
02:07 PM BST7 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Crystal Palace followers haven’t hung round in making their emotions clear about their European demotion. They’re very loudly singing ‘f*** Uefa’, ‘f*** John Textor’ and ‘f*** Marinakis’. Completely satisfied new season.
02:06 PM BSTForest forward on the Metropolis Floor
Not the beginning Keith Andrews could have needed to his Brentford profession as Forest have taken the lead inside six minutes by means of Chris Wooden.
After that Chris Wooden aim, Forest’s celebrations within the technical space had been sometimes exuberant.
Rui Barbosa, the goalkeeping coach, cracked his head towards the roof of the dug-out and has needed to stroll to the dressing room for medical remedy.
02:06 PM BST5 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Chelsea have one other nook, this outing on the best, and as soon as extra it’s flicked on on the close to put up. Fernandez then goes down theatrically wanting a penalty however these appeals are waved away. VAR rapidly checks however it’s play on.
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In the meantime we’ve got a aim on the Metropolis Floor…
02:04 PM BST3 minutes: Chelsea 0 Crystal Palace 0
Chelsea win the primary nook of the afternoon as Gittens dribbled at Richards however the Palace defender defends properly and places it behind.
James’ supply finds Cucurella on the close to put up and he flicks on a header. It loops in the direction of the far nook however Sarr is available on his personal line to go away. Watching the replays it seems the ball could have been going large however Sarr was taking no dangers.
02:00 PM BSTKick-off
We’re below method at Stamford Bridge.
02:00 PM BSTTributes to Jota
Forward of kick-off, like at each Premier League sport this weekend, tributes are paid to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, who died in a automotive crash final month, and Stamford Bridge falls quiet for a minute’s silence, which is impeccably noticed.
01:56 PM BSTKick-off quick approaching
Each side emerge from the slender tunnel at Stamford Bridge and into the west London sunshine. Guehi leads the guests out however what number of extra instances will he be doing that for Crystal Palace? Might it even be the ultimate time Eze performs for the guests?
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We’re moments away from kick-off.
Forward of kick-off, Chelsea have additionally uncovered an indication that claims ‘world champions’ above one of many stands and let off some fireworks. Fireworks in daylight – no thanks.
01:53 PM BSTReminder of the groups
Chelsea: Sanchez, James, Acheampong, Chalobah, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Gittens, Joao Pedro.
Substitutes: Jorgensen, Fofana, Gusto, Hato, Essugo, Andrey Santos, Delap, Estevao, George.
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell, Wharton, Hughes, Sarr, Eze, Mateta.
Substitutes: Benitez, Clyne, Cardines, Sosa, Lerma, Devenny, Esse, Rak-Sakyi, Edouard.
01:52 PM BSTAtmosphere constructing in west London
Membership World Cup fever continues to be alive and kicking at Chelsea after their summer time success in the USA. Some Stamford Bridge followers have arrived carrying hats of the trophy and there are indicators saying ‘world champions’ all around the outdoors of the bottom.
01:50 PM BSTNew signings introduced on the Metropolis Floor
Forward of Nottingham Forest’s sport towards Brentford, the hosts have introduced a few very latest additions. Omari Hutchinson has arrived from Ipswich while James McAtee has been signed from Manchester Metropolis. Neither are that includes for Forest at this time.
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We’ll hold you recent with occasions on the Metropolis Floor.
Forest have simply unveiled new signings Omari Hutchinson and James McAtee earlier than kick-off. Hutchinson is the membership’s document signing after a £37.5m deal was thrashed out with Ipswich. McAtee joins from Manchester Metropolis for a price value as much as £30m. Each gamers had been a part of Lee Carsley’s England under-21s squad who lifted the European Championship trophy this summer time.
Arnaud Kalimuendo is placing the ending touches to his £26m transfer from Rennes. And likewise on document signings, Brentford splashed £42m to signal Dango Outtara from Bournemouth however, like Hutchinson and McAtee, he was not registered in time for at this time’s sport.
01:47 PM BSTMicah Richards on Sky Sports01:42 PM BSTOliver Glasner talking to Sky Sports01:35 PM BSTForest tackle Brentford on the Metropolis Floor
Nuno Espirito Santo made some worrying feedback about his Nottingham Forest squad being wanting numbers final week.
Since that interview, Forest have taken their spending to nearly £150m this summer time.
Omari Hutchinson, Dan Ndoye, James McAtee, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha have all arrived, with extra to come back.
This will probably be an intriguing contest at this time with Forest arising towards a Brentford crew getting ready for a brand new period.
With Keith Andrews changing Thomas Frank, Brentford have additionally misplaced Bryan Mbeumo and former captain Christian Norgaard. Yoane Wissa is absent at this time amid sturdy curiosity from Newcastle.
01:30 PM BSTWill they nonetheless be at Crystal Palace on the finish of the window?
Some Palace followers could have been questioning going into the weekend whether or not both Eberechi Eze or Marc Guehi could be concerned for them at this time. Eze has been strongly linked with Tottenham and there have been instances yesterday the place it appeared Eze wouldn’t play at this time. In the meantime Guehi continues to be linked with a transfer to Liverpool. They each begin at this time for Oliver Glasner however the query stays whether or not they may nonetheless be at Palace come the top of the month.
Eberechi Eze begins for the guests – Vince Mignott/Getty Photographs
Marc Guehi begins and captains Crystal Palace – Justin Setterfield/Getty Photographs
01:25 PM BSTEnzo Maresca talking to Sky Sports01:22 PM BSTPremier League predictions 2025/26: the winner, high scorer and relegated groups
From the champions to relegation, from the shock package deal to high goalscorer, .
01:19 PM BSTMeanwhile on the Metropolis Floor
There may be one other 2pm kick-off, the place Nuno Espirito Santo’s Nottingham Forest tackle Keith Andrews’ Brentford. Forest have managed to maintain maintain of Morgan Gibbs-White and so they give a Premier League debut to Dan Ndoye. They’ve lately added James McAtee from Manchester Metropolis and Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich however neither are concerned at this time.
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It has been an enormous summer time of change for Brentford with Thomas Frank going to Tottenham and he has been changed by set-piece coach Andrews. Bryan Mbeumo has joined Manchester United while Yoane Wissa just isn’t concerned at this time amid hyperlinks with a transfer to Newcastle. Ex-Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is on the bench having joined the Bees this summer time while his former Liverpool teammate Caoimhin Kelleher begins in aim for the guests.
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01:09 PM BSTFull crew information
Chelsea give debuts to Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro, with fellow new signings Jorrel Hato, Liam Delap, Dario Essugo and Estevao on the bench.
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Chelsea: Sanchez, James, Acheampong, Chalobah, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Gittens, Joao Pedro.
Substitutes: Jorgensen, Fofana, Gusto, Hato, Essugo, Andrey Santos, Delap, Estevao, George.
Eberechi Eze and captain Marc Guehi each begin for Crystal Palace amid hyperlinks with strikes away. Tottenham are circling on Eze while Guehi has been strongly linked with a transfer to the reigning Premier League champions Liverpool.
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell, Wharton, Hughes, Sarr, Eze, Mateta.
Substitutes: Benitez, Clyne, Cardines, Sosa, Lerma, Devenny, Esse, Rak-Sakyi, Edouard.
01:05 PM BSTBuild your dream team01:01 PM BSTCrystal Palace’s build-up to the brand new season
Saturday twelfth July: Crystal Palace 1-0 Millwall
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Friday twenty fifth July: Crawley City 0-3 Crystal Palace
Friday 1st August: Augsburg 1-3 Crystal Palace
Friday 1st August: Augsburg 1-0 Crystal Palace
Sunday tenth August: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (Neighborhood Protect- Palace gained on penalties)
12:56 PM BSTCrystal Palace chosen switch enterprise this summer time
INS:
Borna Sosa ⇠ Ajax
Walter Benitez ⇠ PSV (free)
OUTS:
Rob Holding ⇢ Colorado (free)
Jeffrey Schlupp ⇢ Norwich (free)
Joel Ward (launched)
12:52 PM BSTChelsea chosen switch enterprise this summer time
INS:
Joao Pedro ⇠ Brighton
Jamie Gittens ⇠ Borussia Dortmund
Jorrel Hato ⇠ Ajax
Liam Delap ⇠ Ipswich
Estevao ⇠ Palmeiras
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OUTS:
Noni Madueke ⇢ Arsenal
Joao Felix ⇢ Al-Nassr
Djordje Petrovic ⇢ Bournemouth
Lesley Ugochukwu ⇢ Burnley
Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor ⇢ Everton
Armando Broja ⇢ Burnley
Kepa Arrizabalaga ⇢ Arsenal
12:47 PM BSTChelsea crew news12:46 PM BSTCrystal Palace crew news12:39 PM BSTEze to play for Crystal Palace towards Chelsea amid Tottenham curiosity
Eberechi Eze is anticipated to begin for towards Chelsea regardless of stepping up talks to signal the England ahead.
Sources near the participant advised Eze wouldn’t characteristic in Palace’s Premier League opener at Stamford Bridge, however with nothing but agreed with Tottenham he’s now anticipated to play.
Spurs have been in discussions with Palace over a deal for the 27-year-old as Thomas Frank appears to bolster his squad following the .
Eze has a launch clause in his contract value £60m plus £8m in add-ons, though a barely decrease price may very well be negotiated between the golf equipment.
12:35 PM BSTPremier League fixtures on the opening weekend
Friday:
Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth
Saturday:
Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle
Brighton 1-1 Fulham
Tottenham 3-0 Burnley
Sunderland 3-0 West Ham
Wolves 0-4 Manchester Metropolis
Immediately:
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
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Manchester United vs Arsenal
Monday:
Leeds vs Everton
12:31 PM BSTBlues tackle the Eagles
The opening weekend of the brand new Premier League season continues at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host Crystal Palace. Chelsea gained the Membership World Cup final month, beating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 within the closing in New Jersey because of a aim from Cole Palmer and a double from Joao Pedro. Having performed within the Membership World Cup up till the center of July, they’ve performed simply two friendlies within the build-up to the brand new Premier League season, beating Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 and AC Milan 4-1.
They’ve been very lively within the switch market thus far this summer time, brining within the likes of Pedro, Jamie Gittens and Liam Delap while promoting the likes of Noni Madueke, Joao Felix and Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor. They are going to although be with out centre-backs Levi Colwill, who could miss the entire season resulting from an ACL damage, and Benoit Badiashile. Nicolas Jackson serves the third sport of his suspension following his crimson card towards Newcastle again in Could.
Liam Delap has swapped Ipswich for Chelsea this summer time – Richard Pelham/Getty Photographs
While Chelsea have been very enterprise within the switch window, it has been a distinct story for Oliver Glasner’s aspect. They’ve introduced simply two gamers in for a complete of some million. Uncertainty surrounds the futures of two of their greatest gamers; Marc Guehi has been strongly linked with a transfer to Liverpool while Eberechi Eze is being courted by north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham. There are query marks over whether or not Eze will probably be be concerned at this time as a transfer to Tottenham may very well be on the playing cards. It was thought yesterday he will not be concerned however recommendations are he’ll. We’ll came upon very shortly. Crystal Palace will probably be with out Eddie Nketiah and Cheick Doucoure at this time.
Will Eberechi Eze play for Crystal Palace at this time? – John Walton/PA
Crystal Palace beat Liverpool on penalties to win the Neighborhood Protect per week in the past. The build-up to Palace’s season has been dominated by off-field drama as they’ve been demoted to the Europa Convention League for a violation of multi-club possession guidelines, which was held up on enchantment.
Each fixtures between the perimeters final season resulted in 1-1 attracts. Chelsea have loved loads of success of late towards Crystal Palace, as they’re unbeaten within the final 15 Premier League conferences between the perimeters, successful 13 instances and drawing twice. Crystal Palace’s final victory at Stamford Bridge within the league got here in April 2017 when a Sam Allardyce-led crew gained 2-1. The golf equipment met on the opening weekend of the season in the beginning of the 2021-22 season, with Chelsea successful 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.
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