Ten-man Chelsea struggle to draw against Swansea at the Bridge

Chelsea were fortunate not to become the first ever Premier League champions to start their title defence with defeat after Swansea threatened an opening-day upset.

Ten-man Chelsea struggle to draw against Swansea at the Bridge
Sat, 08 Aug, 2015 - 20:33

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Chelsea were fortunate not to become the first ever Premier League champions to start their title defence with defeat after Swansea threatened an opening-day upset.

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