City’s Under-18 Premier League Cup group stage fixtures for 2025/26 have been announced. Oliver Reiss’ youngsters will begin our cup campaign with a trip to Crystal Palace before we welcome

The Blues have played well in pre-season, but Enzo Maresca is again begging supporters to temper their expectations

John Terry watched Chelsea U21 beat Manchester City 3-1 in their Premier League 2 opening fixture. Shem Mheuka was the standout player, scoring a hat-trick. Chelsea almost struck early when midfielder Ollie Harrison clipped a ball over the top to Leo Cardoso. He ran into the penalty area to fire a shot, which rolled wide of the far post.

Chelsea might have looked imperious in the Club World Cup, but they were toothless in their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace which finished goalless.Stamford Bridge was an expectant place

Chelsea were held to a 0–0 draw at home to Crystal Palace on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.