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Chelsea Draw Blank in Palace Stalemate

Chelsea struggled to break down Crystal Palace's defense despite 70% possession, with Chelsea registering only three shots on target, resulting in a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge.

  • Chelsea played Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 17, in their opening 2025 Premier League match.
  • The match followed Chelsea's summer Club World Cup win and came after Palace's recent Community Shield victory over Liverpool.
  • Despite over 70% possession and 19 attempts, Chelsea failed to break through and the game ended in a 0-0 draw with a controversial disallowed Palace goal.
  • Chelsea were-160 favorites to win with a 62.5% probability, while the draw was priced at +310 and Palace were +400 underdogs, with an over/under of 2.5 goals.
  • The result suggested a difficult start for Chelsea, maintaining Palace's status as a competitive side despite being underdogs and hinting at an open Premier League season ahead.
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Disjointed Chelsea held to goalless draw by Palace

Chelsea endured a Club World Cup hangover as Crystal Palace forced a stalemate while Nottingham Forest made a flying start in a 3-1 defeat of Brentford.

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