Conference League and Club World Cup holders Chelsea welcome FA Cup and Community Shield winners Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge for their Premier League opener on Sunday.
The two clubs have enjoyed cup success in 2025, but both will be seeking improvement in their league positions from last season in 2025-26.
Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson in action on April 20, 2025
CHELSEA
Out:Nicolas Jackson (suspended), Levi Colwill (knee), Romeo Lavia (unknown), Benoit Badiashile (knock), Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspended)
Doubtful: Wesley Fofana (hamstring)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Sanchez; James, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Gittens; Joao Pedro
CRYSTAL PALACE
Out: Eddie Nketiah (muscle), Daichi Kamada (knee), Cheick Doucoure (knee), Matheus Franca (muscle), Chadi Riad (knee)
Doubtful:Eberechi Eze (personal), Marc Guehi (personal)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Eze
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