Eberechi Eze looked as though he said his goodbyes to the Crystal Palace fans at Stamford Bridge after being denied what might have been the perfect farewell by a little-known rule.

Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers has played down talk of an exit this summer despite strong interest from Tottenham and Chelsea. Spurs are eyeing the attacker after losing out on Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.

Eberechi Eze is denied a brilliant free-kick goal and potential fairytale ending in what could be his final Premier League appearance for Crystal Palace in a goalless draw at Chelsea.

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson can’t believe Chelsea haven’t made a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this summer. The Blues have once again been busy in the window, and have made four exciting signings in Jorrel Hato, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens.

Former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf has questioned Arsenal’s decision to hijack Tottenham’s move for Eberechi Eze. As late as Tuesday afternoon, Spurs appeared to be in the driving seat for the forward,

Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze thought he had given his side the lead with a well struck free-kick within the opening 15 minutes at Stamford Bridge.

Palace manager Oliver Glasner said on Wednesday afternoon that Eze would start against Fredrikstad as Tottenham held talks over a deal sign the 27-year-old. But Arsenal hijacked the Spurs deal and their move accelerated on Wednesday evening,

Arsenal have agreed a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, snatching him from the clutches of rivals Tottenham, and Mikel Arteta has the perfect shirt number primed