Chelsea are advancing on two fronts as they step up talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho and sell Christopher Nkunku in the summer transfer window. The Manchester United forward has been heavily linked

The Blues have played well in pre-season, but Enzo Maresca is again begging supporters to temper their expectations

John Terry watched Chelsea U21 beat Manchester City 3-1 in their Premier League 2 opening fixture. Shem Mheuka was the standout player, scoring a hat-trick. Chelsea almost struck early when midfielder Ollie Harrison clipped a ball over the top to Leo Cardoso. He ran into the penalty area to fire a shot, which rolled wide of the far post.

Chelsea might have looked imperious in the Club World Cup, but they were toothless in their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace which finished goalless.Stamford Bridge was an expectant place

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage begins on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HDR at 1pm BST ahead of kick-off at 2pm. Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Chelsea were held to a 0–0 draw at home to Crystal Palace on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.

Wayne Rooney has made a bold prediction about where Chelsea will finish in the upcoming Premier League season.