Chelsea
Chelsea
Chelsea have played in the top division of English football since 1989/90, and have always played in the top two divisions of English football. Chelsea have won the Premier League five times. Only Manchester Utd have won it more often.
- Stadium: Stamford Bridge
- Stadium Capacity: 41,631
- Location: West London
- Founded: 1905
- Nickname: The Blues
- Manager: Maurizio Sarri
- Kit: Dark blue shirts and shorts with white socks
Chelsea was formed in 1905 but the Blues most successful era has been the last twenty years. Chelsea are the only London club to have won the Champions League. Some famous Chelsea fans include: Emma Watson, Will Ferrell, Michael Caine and Ed Sheeran. Here are some of the highlights:
- League Champions: 6 times
- FA Cup Winners: 8 times
- League Cup Winners: 5 times
- Champions League Winners: 2011/12
- UEFA Europa League: Winners in 2012/13
- Premier League best finish: Winners in 2004/5, 2005/06, 2009/10, 2011/12 & 2016/17
The Manager
Maurizio Sarri took over from Antonio Conte his fellow Italian, in July 2018. The 2018/19 season will be Sarri’s first n the Premier League. Sarri worked as a banker until he was 40 years old before taking up coaching full-time. He has managed 12 different clubs in Italy and had the most success with Napoli. Napoli finished in third in 2016/17 and second in 2017/18 with Sarri in charge. Chelsea will be Sarri’s first job away from Italy but he will have someone to help him at Chelsea. Gianfranco Zola, who played 229 times for Chelsea, will be Sarri’s assistant at Stamford Bridge.
Three to Watch
Here are three Chelsea players to keep an eye on in the Premier League this season:
Eden Hazard
Hazard has been one of the best Premier League players of his generation. Since his arrival at Chelsea in 2012, Hazard has won the Premier League twice and been named Premier League player of the season. If Chelsea keep hold of Hazard, the Blues will have one of the world’s most creative talents in their starting line-up.
Jorginho
Chelsea paid Napoli over £50 million for Jorginho in July 2018. The midfielder was born in Brazil but plays for the Italian national team. He has arrived in London at the same time as the former-Napoli manager, Maurizio Sarri. Jorginho usually plays as a creative midfielder and has a similar style to Cesc Fabregas.
Thibaut Courtois
Courtois joined Chelsea in 2011 and is now recognised as one of the world’s best goalkeepers. He won the Golden Glove for Belgium at the World Cup in Russia and has won the Premier League twice with Chelsea.
Last season
Chelsea finished fifth in the Premier League last season and failed to qualify for the Champions League. It was a disappointing season for the team that had won the Premier League in 2016/17. This prompted a change in manager with ex-Napoli manager, Maurizio Sarri, arriving in the summer. Chelsea’s top scorer was Eden Hazard with 12 Premier League goals.
Prediction 2018/19: 3rd
Chelsea will be looking to break back into the top four and to claim Champions League football this season. If Chelsea can hold on to players such as Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois they should have a good season under their new manager. If that doesn’t happen then a top four place may be out of reach.
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07/01/2019
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When I was student, I had watched Chelsea’s game about 20 years ago.GULLIT had played in Chelsea.
Hazard is my favorite player .
07/01/2019 06:25
Liverpool
27
When I was student, I had watched Chelsea’s game about 20 years ago.GULLIT had played in Chelsea.
Hazard is my favorite player .
02/01/2019
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Chelsea were great back in 2016/2017. They finished on top and lifted the trophy. Chelsea can improve a lot under Sarri. I love Hazard. Come on, Chelsea!
02/01/2019 18:46
Chelsea
43
Chelsea were great back in 2016/2017. They finished on top and lifted the trophy. Chelsea can improve a lot under Sarri. I love Hazard. Come on, Chelsea!
05/12/2018
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I like Hazard
05/12/2018 07:14
Chelsea
129
I like Hazard
29/11/2018
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Chelsea is one of my favorite club beside Manchester Utd.I remembered when I played football manager 1999 I picked Chelsea.I love to watch them.Nemanja Matic and Branislav Ivanovic have played for Chelsa.Chelsea is always in top 5 clubs in Premier league.Antonio Conte doing great job for Chelsea.
29/11/2018 12:42
Manchester United
229
Chelsea is one of my favorite club beside Manchester Utd.I remembered when I played football manager 1999 I picked Chelsea.I love to watch them.Nemanja Matic and Branislav Ivanovic have played for Chelsa.Chelsea is always in top 5 clubs in Premier league.Antonio Conte doing great job for Chelsea.
10/11/2018
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I am a Napoli fan but from this year on a Chelsea fan either. I have loved Sarri, his football and here in Naples we will never forget him. I think maybe this season Chelsea can reach a Champions League position at most, but I hope I am wrong obviously...I am sure the next year through the addition of some players the Commander will bring Chelsea to the top of the league. C'mon Chelsea!
10/11/2018 17:43
Chelsea
7
I am a Napoli fan but from this year on a Chelsea fan either. I have loved Sarri, his football and here in Naples we will never forget him. I think maybe this season Chelsea can reach a Champions League position at most, but I hope I am wrong obviously...I am sure the next year through the addition of some players the Commander will bring Chelsea to the top of the league. C'mon Chelsea!
07/09/2018
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I m not chelsea fan but i can say that they are playing very well.
07/09/2018 15:12
Arsenal
56
I m not chelsea fan but i can say that they are playing very well.
16/07/2018
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I like chelsea very much. In future i will go to Chelsea Stadium
16/07/2018 19:28
Manchester United
568
I like chelsea very much. In future i will go to Chelsea Stadium
14/07/2018
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I like Chelsea a lot. In the future I will go to the Chelsea Stadium
14/07/2018 18:40
Manchester United
568
I like Chelsea a lot. In the future I will go to the Chelsea Stadium
12/07/2018
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The blues MY FAVORITES :3
12/07/2018 02:12
Chelsea
554
The blues MY FAVORITES :3
11/06/2018
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I have loved chelsea since 2003 when José joined the club. I had been his biggest fan when at Porto. My favorite Chelsea players have been Joe cole and Lampard in the past, and currently, it's Cesar Azpilicueta.
11/06/2018 22:06
Chelsea
5
I have loved chelsea since 2003 when José joined the club. I had been his biggest fan when at Porto. My favorite Chelsea players have been Joe cole and Lampard in the past, and currently, it's Cesar Azpilicueta.
28/05/2018
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Chelsea is one of my favorite club beside Manchester Utd.I remembered when I played football manager 1999 I picked Chelsea.I love to watch them.Nemanja Matic and Branislav Ivanovic have played for Chelsa.Chelsea is always in top 5 clubs in Premier league.Antonio Conte doing great job for Chelsea.
28/05/2018 07:01
Manchester United
2025
Chelsea is one of my favorite club beside Manchester Utd.I remembered when I played football manager 1999 I picked Chelsea.I love to watch them.Nemanja Matic and Branislav Ivanovic have played for Chelsa.Chelsea is always in top 5 clubs in Premier league.Antonio Conte doing great job for Chelsea.
17/02/2018
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I think it's gonna be so tough for Chelsea finish 2nd on Premier League. but Who knows? Come On Chelsea :)
17/02/2018 18:57
Chelsea
8
I think it's gonna be so tough for Chelsea finish 2nd on Premier League. but Who knows? Come On Chelsea :)
30/11/2017
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In my opinion Ngolo kante is the best player at the club
30/11/2017 17:09
Chelsea
8
In my opinion Ngolo kante is the best player at the club
12/11/2017
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I like Alvaro Morata,he is my stars
12/11/2017 04:04
Chelsea
11
I like Alvaro Morata,he is my stars
12/11/2017
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I like chelsea very much .In futrue i will go to chelsea stadium
12/11/2017 03:57
Chelsea
11
I like chelsea very much .In futrue i will go to chelsea stadium
20/10/2017
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Chelsea all years
20/10/2017 15:07
Chelsea
39
Chelsea all years
19/10/2017
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I'm not a Chelsea fan, I'am the MU fan but sometimes I like Chelsea, too. It's a strong club with one of the best manager and players
19/10/2017 14:47
Manchester United
180
I'm not a Chelsea fan, I'am the MU fan but sometimes I like Chelsea, too. It's a strong club with one of the best manager and players
10/10/2017
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Chelsea never lose
10/10/2017 10:47
Chelsea
39
Chelsea never lose
03/10/2017
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I like chelsea because i like eden hazard and marcos alonso.
i predict they will finish in third places
First manchester united
Second manchester city
03/10/2017 17:12
Chelsea
6
I like chelsea because i like eden hazard and marcos alonso.
i predict they will finish in third places
First manchester united
Second manchester city
26/07/2017
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I like Chelsea for a couple of reasons.
First of all they have had many Italian players and managers through the years,and then I used to live close to Stamford Bridge when I lived in London.
C'mon Chelsea!
26/07/2017 23:29
Chelsea
2
I like Chelsea for a couple of reasons.
First of all they have had many Italian players and managers through the years,and then I used to live close to Stamford Bridge when I lived in London.
C'mon Chelsea!
27/07/2017
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I think Gianfranco Zola was my favourite. Do you think Chelsea will win the Premier League again this season?
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
27/07/2017 08:03
Liverpool
370
I think Gianfranco Zola was my favourite. Do you think Chelsea will win the Premier League again this season?
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
30/11/2017
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I don’t think so because man city has been started better than chelaea
30/11/2017 17:12
Chelsea
8
I don’t think so because man city has been started better than chelaea
22/07/2017
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I visited the Stamford Bridge Stadium in 2014. I'm a football fan, and I go to visited some football stadiums in holidays, but I'm a supporter of FCBarcelona. I like Cesc Fabregas, I think he is one of the bests football players' brains.
22/07/2017 18:48
Arsenal
7
I visited the Stamford Bridge Stadium in 2014. I'm a football fan, and I go to visited some football stadiums in holidays, but I'm a supporter of FCBarcelona. I like Cesc Fabregas, I think he is one of the bests football players' brains.
22/07/2017
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Chelsea have had a good season and they got the Premier League trophie. I think Conte has done a great job with the 3 defenders making. For the next season, they have excellent players in the squad but I think that Álvaro Morata hasn't the capacity to be the center striker for Chelsea, so they should sign up a new striker quickly.
22/07/2017 18:47
Manchester City
7
Chelsea have had a good season and they got the Premier League trophie. I think Conte has done a great job with the 3 defenders making. For the next season, they have excellent players in the squad but I think that Álvaro Morata hasn't the capacity to be the center striker for Chelsea, so they should sign up a new striker quickly.
12/07/2017
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I am a fan of Chelsea with three years from 2014 for now. And I very happy for Tottenham Hospur is lose for West Ham. In it i say wow and Chelsea is win for West Brom and champion try your best Chelsea.
12/07/2017 17:19
Chelsea
39
I am a fan of Chelsea with three years from 2014 for now. And I very happy for Tottenham Hospur is lose for West Ham. In it i say wow and Chelsea is win for West Brom and champion try your best Chelsea.
14/08/2017
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Oh, 2 red cards in the first football match for Chelsea, my favourite club and Chelsea is lose 2-3 for Burnley. I think Conte is want to have Alvaro Morata in this matches.
14/08/2017 17:53
Chelsea
39
Oh, 2 red cards in the first football match for Chelsea, my favourite club and Chelsea is lose 2-3 for Burnley. I think Conte is want to have Alvaro Morata in this matches.
12/07/2017
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Chelsea is champion for premier league I love Chelsea so much,Chelsea,Chelsea,Chelsea try your best.
12/07/2017 17:13
Chelsea
39
Chelsea is champion for premier league I love Chelsea so much,Chelsea,Chelsea,Chelsea try your best.
18/05/2017
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I love chelsea since my childhood.I can't tell why I love chelsea because that's come from my heart.Edan Hazard is my favouritre player and John Terry is my idol player.
18/05/2017 20:34
Chelsea
58
I love chelsea since my childhood.I can't tell why I love chelsea because that's come from my heart.Edan Hazard is my favouritre player and John Terry is my idol player.
12/07/2017
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I love Chelsea and I want Chelsea football very good in next season and I want Chelsea has many football star and champion again in next season
12/07/2017 16:59
Chelsea
39
I love Chelsea and I want Chelsea football very good in next season and I want Chelsea has many football star and champion again in next season
14/07/2017
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Welcome to the Stamford Bridge Stadium , this is we night in Chelsea, Chelsea is champion for this season 2016-2017
14/07/2017 15:49
Chelsea
39
Welcome to the Stamford Bridge Stadium , this is we night in Chelsea, Chelsea is champion for this season 2016-2017
13/05/2017
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Chelsea is the champion of season
13/05/2017 22:17
Chelsea
13
Chelsea is the champion of season
12/11/2017
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they are the monster of season 2016/2017
12/11/2017 04:01
Chelsea
11
they are the monster of season 2016/2017
29/04/2017
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Do the word "sacked" mean fired? What's the difference between the two words?
29/04/2017 23:27
Newcastle United
3189
Do the word "sacked" mean fired? What's the difference between the two words?
01/05/2017
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Yes, they are synonyms.
01/05/2017 09:51
Liverpool
370
Yes, they are synonyms.
01/05/2017
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Ok thank you. I'm interested in synonyms to avoid repetition.
01/05/2017 14:11
Newcastle United
3189
Ok thank you. I'm interested in synonyms to avoid repetition.
27/03/2017
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Correct me please
Since 2011 the Blues or the Pride of London as their fans call themselves were the only English team that could go father in the Champions league, and they are well-known with their strong defense (Chelsea Bus)
I wonder how a city like London without a Champions league trophy until 2012 where cities like Nottingham and Birmingham have!
In fact London needed a club like Chelsea, and the Blues have honored the city of London
27/03/2017 15:19
Liverpool
2864
Correct me please
Since 2011 the Blues or the Pride of London as their fans call themselves were the only English team that could go father in the Champions league, and they are well-known with their strong defense (Chelsea Bus)
I wonder how a city like London without a Champions league trophy until 2012 where cities like Nottingham and Birmingham have!
In fact London needed a club like Chelsea, and the Blues have honored the city of London
28/02/2017
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blues
28/02/2017 20:32
Manchester United
56
blues
24/02/2017
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my favorite player in Chelsea is Hazard and the match which i liked the most was against Man City , the blues played very carefully with more defense while Man City were attacking them over and over but eventually they had won the match 3-1 . i think they will win the primer league this season no doubt .
24/02/2017 19:12
Chelsea
4
my favorite player in Chelsea is Hazard and the match which i liked the most was against Man City , the blues played very carefully with more defense while Man City were attacking them over and over but eventually they had won the match 3-1 . i think they will win the primer league this season no doubt .
21/02/2017
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I've been been in love with Chelsea ever since I've started watching the beautiful Game. You can even call me obsessed with this amazing football club. Frank Lampard was the reason for why I started supporting Chelsea and now when he's gone, I was devastated. But Premier league goes on so I guess its fine since one day it was bound to happen. The next season, I have huge expectations. We can probably win the treble. Thank You, Chelsea Fan.
21/02/2017 20:46
Chelsea
112
I've been been in love with Chelsea ever since I've started watching the beautiful Game. You can even call me obsessed with this amazing football club. Frank Lampard was the reason for why I started supporting Chelsea and now when he's gone, I was devastated. But Premier league goes on so I guess its fine since one day it was bound to happen. The next season, I have huge expectations. We can probably win the treble. Thank You, Chelsea Fan.
11/02/2017
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I love Chelsea
11/02/2017 14:41
Chelsea
310
I love Chelsea
10/02/2017
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Chelsea is the best.
10/02/2017 12:56
Chelsea
112
Chelsea is the best.
10/02/2017
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Chelsea will be a champion.
10/02/2017 12:52
Chelsea
112
Chelsea will be a champion.
30/01/2017
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the Blues are good!
30/01/2017 18:47
Liverpool
35
the Blues are good!
29/01/2017
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Chelsea is good this seasson.
29/01/2017 15:19
Manchester United
113
Chelsea is good this seasson.
29/01/2017
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:)
29/01/2017 13:48
Arsenal
140
:)
29/01/2017
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Chelsea is a best team in EPL!
29/01/2017 07:40
Chelsea
23
Chelsea is a best team in EPL!
29/01/2017
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yes
29/01/2017 03:45
Chelsea
67
yes
28/01/2017
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Respect team but I love Manchester United
28/01/2017 20:41
Manchester United
113
Respect team but I love Manchester United
28/01/2017
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I respect team but, i'm not Chelsea fun.
28/01/2017 20:38
Manchester United
113
I respect team but, i'm not Chelsea fun.
28/01/2017
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No
28/01/2017 20:35
Manchester United
113
No