Chelsea look to continue their strong start under Liam Rosenior when they travel to Crystal Palace for a Premier League London derby at Selhurst Park on Sunday.
Liam Rosenior’s side head across the capital, aiming to follow up their 2–0 win over Brentford in his first Premier League game in charge.
Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are searching for a response after a difficult run that has left them in the lower half of the table.
Game information
The Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Chelsea will be played at Selhurst Park on Sunday, 25 January 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 2 pm GMT.
Chelsea sit sixth in the table with 34 points from 22 matches, while Palace are 13th on 28 points. The Blues are unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League meetings with Palace, winning 13 and drawing three since 2017.
How to watch
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League
- United States: USA Network (TV) and Peacock (streaming)
- India: Star Sports Select (TV) and JioHotstar (streaming)
- Australia: Stan Sport
Team news
Crystal Palace continue to adjust following the departure of Marc Guehi to Manchester City earlier in the season.
Ismaila Sarr returns from international duty and is expected to start, while Jean-Philippe Mateta leads the line after scoring six of Palace’s last seven home goals.
Chelsea remain without long-term absentees Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill and Tosin Adarabioyo. Robert Sanchez returns in goal after missing the Brentford match, and Cole Palmer is available again following a precautionary rest. Joao Pedro should feature in attack after scoring in Rosenior’s debut game.
Prediction
Chelsea’s recent improvement under Rosenior and Palace’s inconsistent form suggest the away side holds the advantage.
If the visitors maintain their defensive discipline and clinical edge, another three points appear within reach.
Predicted score: Crystal Palace 0–2 Chelsea
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