Chelsea draws with Crystal palace



 Here’s the official YouTube highlight package from the Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace Premier League clash on August 17, 2025—a goalless draw that marked the opening weekend of the 2025–26 campaign.



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Match Summary


Final Score: Chelsea 0–0 Crystal Palace



Key Moment: Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze appeared to score in the 13th minute with a thunderous free-kick, but the goal was disallowed. VAR ruled that Marc Guéhi was less than one metre from Chelsea’s wall at the moment of the kick—an infraction under IFAB Law 13 .


Chelsea: Despite dominating possession with over 70%, they managed only 3 shots on target from 19—struggling to convert control into clear-cut chances .


Standout Performers:


Josh Acheampong, a 19-year-old debutant filling in defensively, impressed with composure and resilience .


Estevão, subbed in during the second half, brought spark on the wing and nearly changed the game .


Other new signings like João Pedro and Jamie Gittens had minimal impact .





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Key Moments Highlighted in Video


The video captures the drama when Eze's free-kick was initially celebrated as a goal but then controversially chalked off after VAR review—this incident is the glaring highlight of the match.


Watch it to relive the build-up, the celebration, and the contentious reversal that defined the encounter.



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Final Thoughts


This tight London derby summed up neatly with:


A goalless draw overshadowed by a rarely-enforced law, sparking discussion about VAR and free-kick regulations.


Chelsea: Possession-heavy but blunt in attack, with flashes of promise from youngster Estevão.


Crystal Palace: Disciplined and defensively robust, close to taking the lead through Eze’s disallowed strike.



Let me know if you'd like analysis on tactical trends, player ratings, or how this result could shape the season ahead!




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