Premier League 2025-26: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
| Premier League 2025-26 | |
| SCHEDULE | TIME |
| Match: | Chelsea vs Crystal Palace |
| Tournament: | Premier League 2025-26 |
| Match Date: | Aug 17 2025 |
| Match Time: | 6:30 p.m. Indian Time (UTC +5:30) |
| Stadium: | - |
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Chelsea and Palace Set for Thrilling Premier League Opener at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea return to Premier League action this Sunday (August 17) as they host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge, kicking off the new season in what promises to be an electric London derby. Both sides have had eventful summers—but their journeys couldn’t have been more different.
The Blues secured a major milestone in mid-July, lifting the FIFA Club World Cup after a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, with goals from Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro sealing the win. Despite a short break, Chelsea quickly returned to form, notching preseason wins over AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen. With a new campaign ahead, Jamie Gittens, Estevão, and Jorrel Hato are in line for their competitive debuts, while Liam Delap and Joao Pedro have already featured in the Club World Cup.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, ended last season on a high by winning the FA Cup and earning a spot in European competition. However, their Europa League qualification was downgraded to the Conference League due to multi-club ownership violations—a decision that stood even after appeal. Still, Palace bounced back impressively, defeating Liverpool on penalties to claim the Community Shield. Their transfer window has been low-key, with goalkeeper Walter BenÃtez and left-back Borna Sosa the only new arrivals.
Chelsea will aim to extend their momentum with a refreshed squad, while Palace enter the contest riding a wave of confidence. With high expectations on both sides, Sunday’s clash is set to be a gripping curtain-raiser, with the passionate Stamford Bridge crowd adding to the drama of what could be a season-defining encounter.
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