1955 – Chelsea would have been the first English club to participate in European football, having won the league in 1954/55, but withdrew from European Cup under pressure from the Football League. Denied.
Writing their name into the history books 💫
@CPFC are set to become the 17th current Premier League side to play European football, as they prepare to face Dynamo Kyiv in the Conference League🤝
8 - Chelsea’s draw against Crystal Palace was their 8th Premier League opening-day draw. In their previous seven such seasons, they have failed to qualify for the top 4 finishing 6th four times, 11th twice and 10th once. Ominous.
3 - Chelsea have now reached the FIFA Club World Cup final 3 times, only Barcelona (4) and Real Madrid (5) have reached more times than the Blues. Pride.
1 - Chelsea becomes the first club in history to win all four major UEFA club competitions; Champions League, Europa League, Cup Winners Cup and Conference League. Record.
9 - Since winning the Champions League final in May 2021, Chelsea have failed to win any of their last nine matches against Manchester City in all competitions; failing to score in seven of those matches. Hangover.
47 - Chelsea have now conceded 47 goals in the Premier League this season, equalling the amount of goals they conceded the whole of last season (47). Stunned.
3 - Chelsea are looking to win consecutive Premier League games for the third time in 2023, previously doing so in March (v Leeds and Leicester) and October (v Fulham and Burnley). Odd.