Chelsea begin their Premier League campaign at home to Crystal Palace looking to replicate their Champions League success under Thomas Tuchel.
The Blues added the Uefa Super Cup to their second Champions League title with victory on penalties against Villarreal midweek in Belfast.
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Hakim Ziyech’s goal was cancelled out by Gerard Moreno before Kepa Arrizabalaga made the difference with two saves in the shoot-out.
Romelu Lukaku has also rejoined for a club-record £97.5m from Inter Milan, to further boost Chelsea’s title hopes. After completing his move, the Belgian said: “I’m happy and blessed to be back at this wonderful club. It’s been a long journey for me. I came here as a kid who had a lot to learn, now I’m coming back with a lot of experience and more mature.
“The relationship I have with this club means so much to me, as you know. I have supported Chelsea as a kid and now to be back and try to help them win more titles is an amazing feeling. The way the club is going fits my ambitions perfectly at 28 and just coming off winning Serie A. I think this opportunity comes at the right time and hopefully we can have a lot of success together.”
Here is everything you need to know:
When is it and what time is kick-off?
The match will get underway at 3pm BST on Saturday 14 August at Stamford Bridge.
How can I watch it online and on TV?
The match is not on TV in the UK.
Confirmed line-ups
Chelsea XI: Mendy, Chalobah, Christensen, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Alonso, Jorginho, Kovacic, Pulisic, Werner, Mount
Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Ward, Kouyate, Guehi, Mitchell, Riedewald, McArthur, Schlupp, Ayew, Mateta, Zaha
Odds
Chelsea - 1/4
Draw - 19/4
Crystal Palace - 12/1
Prediction
Chelsea switched off as the second half unfolded in Belfast and allowed Villarreal back into the game, the Blues also have extra-time in their legs, which may or may not hinder them depending on their recovery and the need for minutes to build strength. The firepower, even without Romelu Lukaku for this one, should be enough to take advantage of a new side under Vieira who might take a few weeks to settle and build continuity at the back. Chelsea 2-0 Crystal Palace.
