Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Ritabrata Banerjee

'He is going to be fantastic' – Estevao Willian earmarked for 'important' Chelsea role by Enzo Maresca after dazzling Premier League debut vs Crystal Palace

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca heaped praise on new signing Estevao Willian after the Brazilian sensation showed promise on his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Maresca brought on Estevao in the 54th minute for fellow new signing Jamie Gittens, and the Selecao star impressed the crowd at Stamford Bridge with his pace and trickery.

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August 17, 2025

Gill Clark

Oliver Glasner insists Eberechi Eze is still '100 per cent committed' to Crystal Palace despite Tottenham transfer talks & confirms star forward will play in Conference League opener

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner offered an update on Eberechi Eze's future after Sunday's draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Transfers
August 17, 2025

Richie Mills

Chelsea player ratings vs Crystal Palace: Cole Palmer goes missing as Joao Pedro & Jamie Gittens flop on Premier League debuts in dour draw – but fearless Estevao Willian offers hope from bench

The England international had a forgettable day as the Blues' new wonderkid outshone his fellow new signings in a dull Premier League stalemate

Player ratings
August 17, 2025

Jack McRae

Enzo Maresca offers injury update on Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah ahead of Chelsea's clash with Crystal Palace

Enzo Maresca has confirmed that both Wesley Fofana and Trevor Chalobah will be fit for the start of the Premier League season.

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August 10, 2025