Consistency seems to be eluding Enzo Maresca's Chelsea at the moment.
After an opening loss to Manchester City, the Blues bounced back with a victory over Servette and a dominant 6-2 win against Wolves at Molineux.
However, just as they began to build momentum, they stumbled with a surprising 2-1 defeat in their Europa Conference League play-off in Switzerland, though they still advanced to the next round.
Crystal Palace were widely tipped as potential contenders for European qualification ahead of the 2024-25 season, following their strong finish to the previous campaign.
However, they’ve struggled to carry that form forward, suffering consecutive defeats to Brentford and West Ham, and managing just one goal across 180 minutes.
Despite the setbacks, all is not lost for Oliver Glasner's squad, who have arguably been a bit unlucky. Their spirits should be lifted by a 4-0 Carabao Cup triumph over Norwich, with Daichi Kamada, Eberechi Eze, and Jean-Philippe Mateta all finding the back of the net.
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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 India
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in India:
- TV channel: Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports Select 1HD
- Live stream: Disney+ Hotstar
In India, the game will be available to watch live on TV Channels, Star Sports Select HD1 and Star Sports Select 1. Fans can also stream the game on Disney+ Hotstar, for which they'll need a premium subscription to the platform.
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What time does Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace kick off in India?
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 India:
| Date | Sun, Sep. 1 |
| Kick-off time | 6:00 p.m. IST |
| Venue | Stamford Bridge Stadium |
| Location | London, UK |
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
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