Welcome to the first day of the brand new Premier League season. It feels like last season ended just yesterday.
It’s been a busy but also a rather successful summer, and we’re riding high on the wave of momentum and vibes from the Club World Cup. It’s now 14 wins in our last 16 in all competitions, so let’s keep that going.
The defense has been hit with a few injuries, so Enzo Maresca has given young Josh Acheampong a chance to make a positive impact. Otherwise, it’s as expected. The bench is young and exciting, and also contains a Wesley Fofana.
Contrary to rumors, both Guéhi and Eze start as usual for Palace.
Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sánchez | Cucurella, Chalobah, Acheampong, James (c) | Enzo, Caicedo | Gittens, Palmer, Neto | João Pedro
Substitutes from: Jörgensen, Gusto, Fofana, Hato, Essugo, Santos, Estêvão, George, Delap
Crystal Palace starting XI:
Henderson | Muñoz, Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi (c), Mitchell, Wharton, Hughes, Sarr, Eze, Mateta.
Substitutes from: Benítez, Clyne, Sosa, Cardines, Devenny, Rak-Sakyi, Lerma, Esse, Édouard
Date / Time: Sunday, August 17, 2025, 14.00 BST; 9am EDT; 6:30pm IST
Venue: Stamford Bridge, SW6
Referee: Darren England (on pitch); James Bell (VAR)
Forecast: Warm and sunny, unlike my disposition
On TV: Sky Sports Main Event (UK); USA, Telemundo (USA); Star Sports Select HD1 (India); SuperSport Premier League (NGA); elsewhere
Streaming: Sky Go (UK); NBC Sports Live, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (USA); Disney+ Hotstar (India); DStv Now (NGA)
Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes!
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