USMNT center back Chris Richards and his Premier League club Crystal Palace are off to a strong start to this season, adding to last week's Community Shield triumph with a 0-0 draw at Chelsea on Sunday.

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

Tottenham Hotspur will step up talks for Eberechi Eze in the next 48 hours, with the England forward set to miss Crystal Palace’s opener this weekend as a move edges closer.

A pair of trophy-toting Londoners stalled Sunday when Chelsea drew Crystal Palace 0-0 at Stamford Bridge. It’s a fine point for Palace but the Eagles may lament an overturned Eberechi Eze free kick goal.

Preview the matchup between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

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

Labelled "elite" by Ben Mattinson, El Khannouss has registered two assists in the Foxes' opening two Championship encounters and may be a worthy replacement for Eze, factoring in the fact he created 42 Premier League chances last term, per Fotmob.

Oliver Glasner issues Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze update amid Liverpool and Tottenham links - FA Cup winners looking to kick season off with a win after Community Shield triumph