A host of signings are set for their Premier League debuts when Chelsea and Crystal Palace start their 2025/26 seasons at Stamford Bridge.
Forward Joao Pedro is among the new faces after joining the Blues from Brighton & Hove Albion for £60 million.
Jamie Gittens also arrived from Borussia Dortmund for a fee that could rise to £52m, while fellow wideman Estevao cost an initial £29m from Palmeiras.
101GreatGoals.com brings you the line-ups from Chelsea vs Crystal Palace, as well as details on how to watch the game.
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Chelsea lineup vs Crystal Palace
Gittens and Joao Pedro start for Chelsea, who are without Tosin Adarabioyo after the defender suffered a minor issue in training.
Brazil newcomer Estevao, 18, is on the bench after scoring against Chelsea at the Club World Cup and impressing during pre-season.
Key defender Levi Colwill is expected to miss the majority of the campaign with a serious knee injury and long-term absentee Wesley Fofana returns on the bench.
Defender Benoit Badiashile and midfielder Romeo Lavia are stepping up their recoveries from injuries.
Chelsea starting XI: Sanchez, James, Acheampong, Chalobah, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Gittens, Joao Pedro
Chelsea substitutes: Jorgensen, Fofana, Gusto, Hato, Essugo, Andrey Santos, Delap, Estevao, George
Crystal Palace lineup vs Chelsea
Two Palace players being linked with moves to their Premier League rivals start the game.
Playmaker Eberechi Eze is wanted by Tottenham and captain and centre-back Marc Guehi has attracted interest from Liverpool.
Crystal Palace starting XI: Henderson, Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell, Wharton, Hughes, Sarr, Eze, Mateta
Crystal Palace substitutes: Benitez, Clyne, Cardines, Sosa, Lerma, Devenny, Esse, Rak-Sakyi, Edouard
How to watch Chelsea vs Crystal Palace: Live stream, TV channel
Kick-off on Sunday is at 14:00 BST (09:00 ET / 06:00 PT), with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Ultra.
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