Eberechi Eze looked as though he said his goodbyes to the Crystal Palace fans at Stamford Bridge after being denied what might have been the perfect farewell by a little-known rule.

The FIFA Club World Cup winners began their Premier League campaign with an uninspiring goalless draw at an expectant Stamford Bridge

Report and free match highlights from the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge; Eberechi Eze has goal ruled out after VAR check for wall infringement by Palace captain Marc Guehi;

By the end of the 0-0 draw at home to Crystal Palace, Chelsea fans had no doubts about the differences between playing in a summer tournament and the rigors of the Premier League.

Chelsea were stifled by a stubborn Crystal Palace outfit at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, as the two teams played out a goalless draw.

SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea picks for the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Sunday

A pair of trophy-toting Londoners meet Sunday when Chelsea welcome Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge for Week 1 of the 2025-26 Premier League season.