Chelsea's big spending on new players has yet to translate into consistent victories in the Premier League. Despite a resounding 6-2 win over Wolverhampton in their previous match, Chelsea could only manage a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. This result leaves Chelsea with just one win from their first three league matches this season.
Crystal Palace, who spent the summer transfer window trying to retain their key players, secured a valuable point thanks to Eberechi Eze's superb curling shot in the 53rd minute. In contrast, Chelsea splurged around $290 million on 12 new signings, with only Pedro Neto starting against Palace. The opening goal for Chelsea came from Nicolas Jackson, who tapped in a pass from Cole Palmer in the 25th minute.
With four points from a possible nine, Chelsea's start to the season has been underwhelming, having suffered a defeat to Manchester City in their opener. Meanwhile, Newcastle continued their unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham, courtesy of Alexander Isak's 78th-minute winner at St. James' Park. Tottenham had equalized through a Dan Burn own-goal after Harvey Barnes had put Newcastle ahead in the 37th minute.
Later on Sunday, Manchester United is set to host Liverpool in what is traditionally one of the most highly anticipated fixtures in English soccer.
These early season results highlight the unpredictability and competitiveness of the Premier League, where big spending does not always guarantee success on the pitch. Fans can expect more thrilling encounters and surprising outcomes as the season progresses.
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