A pair of trophy-toting Londoners meet Sunday when Chelsea welcome Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge. The hosts won the Club World Cup this summer, giving manager Enzo Maresca and all of Chelsea’s supporters reason to believe their team could be back in competition for a Premier League title.

Chelsea has been held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace in the Premier League in the team’s first competitive match as the club world champion.

World champions Chelsea kick-off their 2025–26 Premier League season at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, as they take on Crystal Palace.

Preview the matchup between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson can’t believe Chelsea haven’t made a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this summer. The Blues have once again been busy in the window, and have made four exciting signings in Jorrel Hato, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens.

Eberechi Eze is denied a brilliant free-kick goal and potential fairytale ending in what could be his final Premier League appearance for Crystal Palace in a goalless draw at Chelsea.

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

USMNT center back Chris Richards and his Premier League club Crystal Palace are off to a strong start to this season, adding to last week's Community Shield triumph with a 0-0 draw at Chelsea on Sunday.