Chelsea supporters simply cannot wait for the 2025–26 Premier League season to get underway, and the world champions take to the field on Sunday afternoon. Momentum from their Club World Cup success permeated into their victories over Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan as part of the club’s condensed preseason.

Chelsea start their 2024-25 Premier League season with a home clash against London rivals Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon, with hopes the Blues can become title challengers this term. The Blues have pulled no punches in the transfer window over the summer, with Chelsea signing Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro and a host of other new players.

Spurs may have hit a stumbling block in their efforts to sign Crystal Palace supremo Eberechi Eze in the summer transfer window. Tottenham Hotspur have been heavily linked with a move for the

Crystal Palace could be without Eberechi Eze for their Premier League opener against Chelsea due to transfer speculation, according to reports.

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The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.

Crystal Palace said on Tuesday they are seeking legal advice on possible next steps after the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed the club's appeal against UEFA's decision to demote them from the Europa League to the Conference League.