Chelsea might have looked imperious in the Club World Cup, but they were toothless in their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace which finished goalless.Stamford Bridge was an expectant place

The Blues have played well in pre-season, but Enzo Maresca is again begging supporters to temper their expectations

John Terry watched Chelsea U21 beat Manchester City 3-1 in their Premier League 2 opening fixture. Shem Mheuka was the standout player, scoring a hat-trick. Chelsea almost struck early when midfielder Ollie Harrison clipped a ball over the top to Leo Cardoso. He ran into the penalty area to fire a shot, which rolled wide of the far post.

Wayne Rooney has made a bold prediction about where Chelsea will finish in the upcoming Premier League season.

Chelsea were held to a 0–0 draw at home to Crystal Palace on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.