CHELSEA get their Premier League campaign underway against Crystal Palace. Thomas Tuchel will have high hopes for this season as he looks to add silverware to the Champions League trophy he has already picked up with the Blues. Opposite number Patrick Vieira will be taking charge of his first ever Premier League game after replacing […]
CHELSEA get their Premier League campaign underway against Crystal Palace.
Thomas Tuchel will have high hopes for this season as he looks to add silverware to the Champions League trophy he has already picked up with the Blues.
Opposite number Patrick Vieira will be taking charge of his first ever Premier League game after replacing Roy Hodgson as Eagles manager over the summer.
There was a time when Crystal Palace were a constant thorn in the side of Chelsea, but the Blues have now won all the teams’ last seven meetings.
Chelsea won’t have Hakim Ziyech in their side after he sustained a serious shoulder injury in the Super Cup win against Villarreal.
Jorginho should play from the off, as should Andreas Christensen and Mason Mount.
Ben Chilwell could also come in for his first start since the Champions League final, with Reece James to battle out with Callum Hudson-Odoi for a spot on the left.
Wilfried Zaha will start for Crystal Palace and Marc Guehi, who joined from Chelsea, could play in the centre of defence.
Chelsea 1/5
Draw 5/1
Crystal Palace 12/1
*Odds from Betfair correct as of Monday, August 9
