Crystal Palace beat Liverpool on penalties to win the Community Shield a week ago. The build-up to Palace’s season has been dominated by off-field drama as they have been demoted to the Europa Conference League for a violation of multi-club ownership rules, which was held up on appeal.

Chelsea face Crystal Palace in a London derby as transfer speculation around Eberechi Eze continues to dominate the headlines.

By the end of the 0-0 draw at home to Crystal Palace, Chelsea fans had no doubts about the differences between playing in a summer tournament and the rigors of the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur consultant Fabio Paratici was in the crowd at Stamford Bridge today for the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea, according to the Independent journalist Miguel