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Chelsea impressed against Crystal Palace and now it's time to unleash Romelu Lukaku!

As if Chelsea's opening day dismantling of Crystal Palace wasn't impressive enough, Thomas Tuchel will unleash record signing Romelu Lukaku this week.

That's bad news for Arsenal, who welcome the European champions to the Emirates on Sunday. In truth, it's bad news for the entire Premier League judging by Chelsea's ruthless display on Saturday.

Chelsea looked primed and ready to mount a title assault. Pre-season assertions that the Blues will be Manchester City's closest challengers look well placed.

Chelsea dismantled Crystal Palace in their opening game and look ready to launch a title bid

Chelsea dismantled Crystal Palace in their opening game and look ready to launch a title bid

Chelsea will now be ready to unleash new signing Romelu Lukaku on the Premier League

Chelsea will now be ready to unleash new signing Romelu Lukaku on the Premier League

Patrick Vieira, who knows a thing or two about winning championships, said as much after watching his team be swept aside with minimal fuss in his first game in charge as Palace boss.