Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Crystal Palace, Joao Pedro starts

Chelsea welcome Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in their Premier League curtain-raiser today.

Ahead of the game, manager Enzo Maresca has named his starting line-up with a solitary debutant.

Robert Sanchez continues in goal for the west London giants.

In defence, Reece James and Marc Cucurella start at right and left-back respectively.

Trevoh Chalobah has got the nod alongside Josh Acheampong in the heart of the backline.

Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez feature as usual in central midfield with Cole Palmer in the number 10 position.

Pedro Neto starts on the right wing. There is a debut for Jamie Gittens on the left wing. Joao Pedro leads the line.

The Blues are favourites to beat the Eagles and will be eyeing a convincing victory to kick start their league season.

Estevao and Jorrel Hato could be in line to make their debuts off the bench.

Confirmed Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1) vs Palace: Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Acheampong, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Neto, Palmer, Gittens; Joao Pedro.