Chelsea vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
Follow all the fallout from Stamford Bridge
The Champions League trophy and the Super Cup were on display at Stamford Bridge before Chelsea’s stroll to victory over Crystal Palace. The silverware glittered in the sun. Thomas Tuchel’s team shone, too. The European champions dispatched Patrick Vieira’s side with the minimum of fuss.
Two first-half goals from Marcos Alonso and Christian Pulisic meant Chelsea never really had to build up a sweat. Trevoh Chalobah, the academy graduate making his Premier League debut, added a third after the break. It was all too easy.
A long winter lies ahead but the promise of more glory hung in the warm west London air. With Romelu Lukakuwaiting in the wings and options galore in the squad, Tuchel cannot fail to be optimistic. Chelsea were bright, their passing and movement were sharp and they allowed Palace little room to gain a foothold in the game.
Vieira, by contrast, must have felt a shiver. The Frenchman said before the game that his team will need time to adjust. With their 4-4-2 setup and lack of ambition it looked like Roy Hodgson had picked the side. Their lack of ambition and general aimlessness bodes badly for the season. Relive all the action below:
Premier League: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
7 min: No real chances in the early going here. Azpilicueta fires over from distance from a really acute angle.
Premier League: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
1 min: Kick off at Stamford Bridge!
Premier League: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Kick off fast approaching.
No room for new Chelsea signing Romelu Lukaku in the match day squad.
This could potentially be Tammy Abraham’s last game as a Chelsea player, as he is in talks over a move to Roma.
Premier League: Manchester Utd 5-1 Leeds
Full time at Old Trafford.
A sobering day for Leeds at OT.
The score line didn’t really reflect how the game played out. Leeds were vulnerable defensively, but it wasn’t as if United controlled the game for the entire 90 minutes, they had their chances.
But Paul Pogba dominated the midfield for Man Utd, at times he was like an adult playing against school children. Imperious from the Frenchman.
Some cracking goals in the game, Greenwood’s, Ayling’s, Fernandes’ third, all worthy of winning any match.
A real positive start to the season for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men.
Premier League: Manchester Utd 5-1 Leeds
93 min: Penalty claim by Leeds right at the end of the game, but Roberts’ appeals for a penalty are waved away by referee Paul Tierney.
Premier League: Manchester Utd 5-1 Leeds
86 min: Bruno Fernandes wins man of the match. Paul Pogba can feel hard done by.
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