Following another tumultuous summer at Stamford Bridge—a recurring theme under Todd Boehly's reign—Enzo Maresca and his team can finally shift their focus to on-pitch action as they face Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
The Blues got their Premier League campaign up and running under their new manager at the second time of asking. And they did so in impressive fashion, securing a 6-2 rout over Wolves at Molineux last Sunday.
Despite facing heavy criticism for their spending habits off the pitch, few would question the wealth of talent Maresca has at his disposal.
Chelsea also secured their spot in the main draw of the Conference League this week, despite a loss in Switzerland.
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Meanwhile, Palace, after suffering defeats in their first two league matches, finally notched their first win of the season with a convincing victory over Norwich in the Carabao Cup.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace live stream, TV channel in US
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the US:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: Peacock
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What time does Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace kick off in US?
This Premier League clash takes place at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, UK, and kicks off on Sunday, September 1 at 1:30 p.m. local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates to US time:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Sep. 1 | 8:30 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Sep. 1 | 7:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Sep. 1 | 6:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Sep. 1 | 5:30 a.m. |
Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace lineups, predicted starting 11, team news
Robert Sanchez remains Chelsea's starting goalkeeper despite a shaky performance against Man City.
Malo Gusto will be the right-back due to Reece James's unavailability, while Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill look set to continue in central defence.
Moises Caicedo's fitness is in question but he remains crucial in midfield if fit. Noni Madueke, fresh from a hat-trick and an England call-up, aims to maintain his form, and Nicolas Jackson, who recently scored his first goal of the season, hopes to build on that momentum.
Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella — Fernandez, Caicedo — Madueke, Palmer, Neto — Jackson.
Injured: Armando Broja, Reece James, Romeo Lavia
Suspended: Reece James
Palace fielded a strong lineup in their midweek League Cup win over Norwich, with Daichi Kamada, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Eberechi Eze all scoring in a 4-0 victory.
Despite the positive result, the match wasn’t without setbacks; Chadi Riad left the pitch after just ten minutes, potentially suffering knee ligament damage. Manager Oliver Glasner is uncertain if Riad will be fit for the Chelsea game.
Meanwhile, Marc Guehi’s expected transfer to Newcastle has fallen through, keeping him available to partner with Chris Richards and Rob Holding in central defence.
Crystal Palace predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Henderson (GK) — Richards, Guehi, Holding — Munoz, Kamada, Wharton, Mitchell — Eze, Edouard — Mateta.
Injured: Chadi Riad Dnanou (doubt), Matheus França
Suspended: None
Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace prediction
With a wealth of players to choose from, Maresca seems to have quickly identified his best starting XI early in his tenure. If his side delivers an attacking display similar to what they showcased against Wolves, another three points should be within reach.
Palace, despite starting with back-to-back defeats, have shown encouraging signs. However, defensive departures and injuries have left them vulnerable, and they’ve struggled to find the same scoring touch that characterized the latter part of last season.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-0 Crystal Palace