Lack of signings and possibility of losing Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi have created a difficult backdrop as Eagles embark on first season in Europe

USMNT center back Chris Richards and his Premier League club Crystal Palace are off to a strong start to this season, adding to last week's Community Shield triumph with a 0-0 draw at Chelsea on Sunday.

OLIVER GLASNER has threatened he could leave Crystal Palace due to a frustrating summer window. The Eagles boss has one year left on his deal and cast his future into doubt after venting his

Chelsea welcome Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge on Sunday in a Premier League clash that arrives after a whirlwind summer for both clubs. The Blues, fresh from lifting the Club World Cup in July with goals from Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro against Paris Saint-Germain, are now looking to open their domestic campaign with purpose.

Palace's statement comes following confirmation that their appeal to play in the Europa League next season was rejected on Monday.

Amid speculation about Marc Guehi, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Adam Wharton, Crystal Palace have established a new transfer plan.

Should Eze depart Palace, the Eagles will pocket a significant profit on a player they signed from Queens Park Rangers for around £17 million in 2020. He’s since gone on to make 167 appearances for the club across all competitions, scoring 40 goals, becoming a talismanic figure after the departure of Wilfried Zaha to Galatasaray in 2023.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed on Monday it had rejected Palace's request to be reinstated to UEFA's Europa League