In the match between Chelsea vs Crystal Palace in the first round of the Premier League 2025/26, the home team, although appreciated, could not have 3 points.
Welcoming Crystal Palace at home, Chelsea launched the most powerful squad. Therefore, they quickly took control of the ball after the opening whistle. However, Crystal Palace was not inferior when actively giving the game to the opponent and waiting for the opportunity to counterattack.
Eze's ball situations or release with SARR, Whaton have many times making Chelsea's middle line difficult. Meanwhile, the Chelsea attack trio in this match including Gittens – Neto – Joao Pedro hardly had many coordination or finishing phases.
In the 16th minute, Chelsea fans were dumbfounded when Eze kicked off the power of the home team. Fortunately, after consulting Var, the referee did not recognize the goal because he thought that Guehi made a mistake with CaiCedo in a fence situation.
The next time, Chelsea tried to attack, but the certainty of the Crystal Palace defense made the Blues stars completely deadlocked. The first half closed with the result of 0-0/
Entering the second half, coach Enzo Maresca launched Liam Delap, Estevao Willian, Andrey Santos on the pitch to strengthen the “firepower” for Chelsea attack.
However, the home teams can only stop at the opportunity. Meanwhile, Eze or Mateta if luckier in the finish, they can help Palace have fun. In the end, Chelsea accepted the 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace in the Premier League match.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace squad
Chelsea: Sanchez, James, Chalobah, Acheampong, Cucurella, CaiCedo, Enzo Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Gittens, Joao Pedro
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell, Sarr, Mateta, Eze
