Chelsea vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
Follow all the fallout from Stamford Bridge
The Champions League trophy and the Super Cup were on display at Stamford Bridge before Chelsea’s stroll to victory over Crystal Palace. The silverware glittered in the sun. Thomas Tuchel’s team shone, too. The European champions dispatched Patrick Vieira’s side with the minimum of fuss.
Two first-half goals from Marcos Alonso and Christian Pulisic meant Chelsea never really had to build up a sweat. Trevoh Chalobah, the academy graduate making his Premier League debut, added a third after the break. It was all too easy.
A long winter lies ahead but the promise of more glory hung in the warm west London air. With Romelu Lukakuwaiting in the wings and options galore in the squad, Tuchel cannot fail to be optimistic. Chelsea were bright, their passing and movement were sharp and they allowed Palace little room to gain a foothold in the game.
Vieira, by contrast, must have felt a shiver. The Frenchman said before the game that his team will need time to adjust. With their 4-4-2 setup and lack of ambition it looked like Roy Hodgson had picked the side. Their lack of ambition and general aimlessness bodes badly for the season. Relive all the action below:
Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Leeds
Nearly time for kick off.
Both sides in their traditional home shirts, red against white.
Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Leeds
A real traditional presentation there from Man Utd with Varane, feels like a lost art nowadays.
Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Leeds
Manchester United complete £34m signing of Raphael Varane
The French World Cup winner will partner Harry Maguire in central defence
Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Leeds
Rafael Varane’s move to Manchester Utd from Spanish giants Real Madrid is now official:
Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Leeds
It’s great to see fans back inside stadiums again.
Absolutely fantastic.
Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Leeds
Benches:
Manchester Utd: Heaton; Dalot, Williams, Andreas, Mata, Matic, Van de Beek, Martial, Sancho.
Leeds: Klaesson; Firpo, Shackleton, Phillips, Forshaw, Roberts, Costa, Summerville, Greenwood.
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