Swansea held Jose Mourinho's Chelsea to a draw at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea had Thibaut Courtois sent off as they started their Premier League title defense with a draw against Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.

Oscar's free-kick put the Blues ahead before Andre Ayew stabbed a close-range equaliser after keeper Courtois had kept out Bafetimbi Gomis's header. 

Diego Costa overcame hamstring trouble to start up front for Chelsea and after a bright start by Swansea, the home side went ahead in the 23rd minute when Oscar's free-kick from wide on the left curled straight in. 

Federico Fernandez put Willian's cross past his own keeper before Courtois was sent off after bringing down Gomis. 

Jose Mourinho's men were leading 2-1 at Stamford Bridge when Courtois was sent off for fouling Bafetimbi Gomis right on the edge of his area in the 52nd minute and the French striker scored the equaliser from the spot.

New signing Asmir Begovic came on but failed to stop Gomis's spot-kick.
Swansea played with an extra man for more than half an hour but could not make the most of the advantage.

The dangerous Gomis had the ball in the net but was ruled offside while Jefferson Montero, who was excellent throughout, forced a fine save from Begovic.