Newly-signed Chelsea forward Pedro (Photo : Reuters)
Premier League champs Chelsea FC takes another step in defending its crown against upset-seeking rival Crystal Palace FC, who are currently having a great start in the season.
Alan Pardew and the Eagles have won two of their first three games in the current season and would have to prepare themselves for stronger teams in order to sustain their run.
CPFC won its opener against newly-promoted club Norwich City on August 8 then lost against top team Arsenal in their second game. They won again last week versus Aston Villa to occupy fifth place in the overall standings.
In contrast, the Blues did not have a good start this year, settling for a draw with Swansea City in their opening game then suffering a huge 0-3 loss to Manchester City in their next one.
José Mourinho's boys bounced back with a 3-2 victory against cellar-dweller West Bromwich Albion in their last game and would like to go into a winning streak this time against Crystal Palace.
Chelsea drew inspiration from the arrival of their newly-signed forward from FC Barcelona, Pedro. The Spanish striker quickly made his presence felt as he opened up the scoring at the Hawthorns last Sunday.
Match Details
Date: Saturday, August 29
Time: 10:00 a.m. (EDT)
Venue: Stamford Bridge, Fulham, London, England
Live Scores, Stats, & Highlights: Premier League Live Match Centre
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