Eberechi Eze saw a stunning free-kick controversially ruled out as Crystal Palace drew 0-0 at Stamford Bridge to open the Premier League season. Chelsea came into the tie off the back of a brief but encouraging pre-season campaign, where they beat both Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan, but could not carry that form into competitive play.

Oliver Glasner has praised Eze's professionalism but offered no guarantees he would remain at the club beyond the September 1 deadline.

Eberechi Eze is now expected to start Crystal Palace’s first game of the Premier League season against Chelsea, after initial reports suggested the attacking midfielder would be left out amid ongoing interest from Tottenham Hotspur.