It was yet another game where you could see why the Premier League’s wealthiest clubs want Eberechi Eze and half of Crystal Palace’s players. It was also another game where you could see why there have been some doubts over whether Chelsea can go from world champions to champions of their own country.

Mark Donaldson and Steve Nicol discuss the importance of Marc Guéhi and Eberechi Eze in Crystal Palace's 0-0 draw with Chelsea.

Eberechi Eze will start Crystal Palace ’s opening Premier League fixture against Chelsea despite strong links connecting the forward with a move to Tottenham. The Independent understands that talks are progressing over a deal worth £55m plus add-ons for Eze to move to Spurs after a summer of speculation over the England international’s future.