The biggest challenge for Crystal Palace is to keep this fantastic team together. Manager Oliver Glasner picked the same starting XI in the FA Cup final win against Manchester City in May and again in last weekend's Community Shield victory over Liverpool.

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

The FIFA Club World Cup winners began their Premier League campaign with an uninspiring goalless draw at an expectant Stamford Bridge

Crystal Palace drew 0-0 away to Chelsea in their opening Premier League fixture on Sunday and manager Oliver Glasner believes Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze are 'aligned with Palace' amid rising transfer speculation.

Eberechi Eze’s disallowed free-kick goal was a warning to them early in the first half, and it was Chelsea who dominated proceedings, but they allowed Palace to frustrated and limit them as their season began with two points dropped. Dom Smith was at Stamford Bridge to rate the Chelsea players’ performances…

SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea picks for the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Sunday