Welcome to Selhurst Park where a struggling Crystal Palace lie in wait. Chelsea have had great success against Palace in recent years, so hopefully that continues today.
Unfortunately, it looks like Cole Palmer was not passed fit for the game. Estêvão does start, and that’s fun. Interestingly (mildly), it’s Teddy Sharman-Lowe serving as backup goalkeeper, instead of Gaga Slonina.
**Crystal Palace starting XI:**
Henderson (c) | Muñoz, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Mitchell, Lerma, Wharton, Sarr, Johnson, Mateta
_Substitutes from: Benítez, Riad, Sosa, Imray, Rodney, Devenny, Hughes, Pino, Uche_
**Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):**
Sánchez | Cucurella, Badiashile, Chalobah, James (c) | Caicedo, Santos | Neto, Enzo, Estêvão | João Pedro
_Substitutes from: Sharman-Lowe, Acheampong, Fofana, Gusto, Hato, Garnacho, Gittens, Delap, Guiu_
**Date / Time:** Sunday, January 25, 2026, 14.00 GMT; 9am EST; 7:30pm IST
**Venue:** Selhurst Park, London
**Referee:** Darren England (on pitch); Tony Harrington (VAR)
**On TV:** Sky Sports Main Event (UK); USA, Telemundo (USA); none (India); SuperSport Premier League (NGA); [elsewhere](https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/chelsea-vs-crystal-palace/1dq2f#5297371)
**Streaming:** Sky Go (UK); Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (USA); JioHotstar (India); DStv Now (NGA)
Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes!
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