10-man Chelsea holds on for draw with Swansea

Jose Mourinho’s side took the lead when Oscar whipped a free kick which was intended as a cross beyond Lukasz Fabianski.

Mourinho was clearly angered by the decision – “I expect the referees to do their job well, that’s what I expect” – and rejected the notion they have started the season slowly, having also lost to Arsenal in the Community Shield.

Last season’s first meeting between the sides was one of the best games of the season in terms of quality as Chelsea came from behind to claim a 4-2 win.

Terry was booked for protesting and summer signing Asmir Begovic’s first moment in a Chelsea shirt involved him picking the ball out of the net as Gomis coolly slotted home.

Gomis had what could have been a winning goal ruled out for offside late on, but Swansea couldn’t find a way through the Chelsea rearguard as the game finished 2-2.

“As you can see, that ball is going away from goal and there is Gary Cahill, who I believe can get back on the line”.

Gomis scored the resulting penalty to make it 2-2.

Despite the momentum being with Swansea, Chelsea still pushed forward – with Eden Hazard making a series penetrating runs toward the end as the hosts looked in vain for a victor.

Sergio Romero was in goal after Van Gaal decided that Real Madrid target David de Gea was not in the right frame of mind to play.

The champions’ lead lasted only six minutes, though, as Ayew made an immediate impact in English football. Jermain Defoe and Steven Fletcher grabbed second-half goals for Sunderland, while Marc Albrighton got Leicester’s fourth to seal the points.

After Ross Barkley had equalised with a dazzling effort, Odion Ighalo put the visitors ahead with seven minutes remaining before Arouna Kone equalised two minutes later.

The first top-flight game in Bournemouth’s 116-year history ended in a 1-0 home defeat against Aston Villa, who prevailed courtesy of a 72nd-minute header from their new striker Rudy Gestede. “It was on day one that we were punished but not on day one that I open my mouth”.

Diego Costa has been included in Chelsea’s starting squad for the Premier League opener, despite fitness speculations.