Chelsea’s Premier League schedule is complete, with the Blues kicking off against Everton

• Chelsea will begin their Premier League championship defense on the first weekend of the season.
• They will visit Frank Lampard’s Everton.
• Thomas Tuchel’s squad finished third last season, unable to challenge Liverpool and Manchester City for the title.

Chelsea will begin their Premier League championship defense on the first weekend of the season by visiting Frank Lampard’s Everton.

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Despite early indications, Thomas Tuchel’s squad finished third last season, unable to challenge Liverpool and Manchester City for the title.

Last season, the Blues won the Super Cup and Club World Cup, although they were defeated by Liverpool in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup finals.

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Tuchel will be hoping to change that this season, but Lampard will be looking to make an early impact on the Blues’ campaign when the Toffees visit Chelsea at Goodison Park on the opening weekend.

With Spurs, Leeds, and Leicester to come in August, it’s going to be a tough start.

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