Chelsea and Crystal Palace will face each other in a highly anticipated Premier League opener on Sunday, August 17th. Kick-off is scheduled for 14:00. Both teams find themselves at the bottom of the league table with zero points, eager to make a strong start to the season.
Chelsea, who finished 11th last season, will be hoping to build on their recent form. They have not lost any of their last 15 Premier League matches against Crystal Palace, with 13 wins and two draws. However, they have lost their opening league match in two consecutive campaigns, with the last occurrence happening in 1997-98 and 1998-99.
Crystal Palace, who finished 12th last season, are also aiming for a strong start. Despite being unbeaten in their last six matches, they have struggled in recent seasons, losing their opening league match in three of the last four campaigns. This match will be their second time facing Chelsea on the opening day of a league season, with the previous encounter resulting in a 3-0 victory for Chelsea.
As both teams seek to make a positive impression, this match promises to be a thrilling opening to the 2025-26 Premier League season.
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