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:
Norwich 0-0 Liverpool
6 mins: Tsimikas, making his first Premier League start, takes the corner and Norwich can scramble clear.
Norwich 0-0 Liverpool
5 mins: It’s been a good start from Norwich, plenty of passing and good possession. Liverpool win their first corner at the other end as Alexander-Arnold’s cross from deep is flicked on by Sadio Mane and cut out by Todd Cantwell before it reaches Kostas Tsimikas at the back post.
Norwich 0-0 Liverpool
3 mins: Norwich have looked to find new signing Milot Rashica on the left wing with a couple of direct passes early on. The winger, brought in from Werder Bremen this summer, lines up against Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Norwich 0-0 Liverpool
2 mins: An early period of possession from Norwich is broken up by James Milner, who looks for Diogo Jota with a lobbed pass over the top. Goalkeeper Tim Krul gets out for Norwich to clear the danger.
Premier League: Norwich vs Liverpool
Billy Gilmour makes his debut for Norwich while Virgil van Dijk returns for Liverpool.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is perhaps a surprise name on Jurgen Klopp’s team-sheet.
Premier League: Norwich vs Liverpool
Of the seven Premier League games so far this weekend, we’ve already seen six home wins.
The return of full crowds to the Premier League has brought with it the return of home advantage, it seems.
Daniel Farke will be hoping that run continues, as the teams come out at Carrow Road. It’s a brilliant atmosphere as the Championship winners are greeted by their supporters.
Premier League: Norwich vs Liverpool
Liverpool have seen both Manchester United and Chelsea kick off their Premier League seasons with opening wins, and now it’s time for Jurgen Klopp’s side to try and make a statement of their own against Norwich.
The Canaries will have been inspired by Brentford’s performance against Arsenal on Friday night, however, and will be dreaming of marking their return to the Premier League with an emphatic performance.
Kick off is in five minutes!
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