Chelsea supporters simply cannot wait for the 2025–26 Premier League season to get underway, and the world champions take to the field on Sunday afternoon. Momentum from their Club World Cup success permeated into their victories over Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan as part of the club’s condensed preseason.

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Crystal Palace said on Tuesday they are seeking legal advice on possible next steps after the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed the club's appeal against UEFA's decision to demote them from the Europa League to the Conference League.

The world champions are understandably carrying a swagger into the 2025–26 season, and there’s a sense that Chelsea could compete for the Premier League title. The Blues merely teased a challenge last term,

Crystal Palace fought back twice against Liverpool to take the Community Shield to penalty kicks, which they won, as the Eagles picked up more silverware.