The world champions Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace in their first Premier League outing of the season today. Eberechi Eze was central to the pre-match narrative amid reports he was set to be dropped from the matchday squad amid transfer interest from Tottenham,

Chelsea are back in Premier League action as their 2025/26 campaign gets underway with a home clash against Crystal Palace.

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.