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ChelseaSummary
Generated byChelsea's most encouraging story right now is the return of Romeo Lavia. The 22-year-old Belgian has completed back-to-back full appearances against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup and Manchester United in the Premier League, performances that Xabi Alonso described as "top form" over the past three weeks. After a notoriously difficult spell on the sidelines following his £53 million move from Southampton in 2023, Lavia is now orchestrating the midfield with the authority and consistency the club had always hoped for. His contribution was central to Chelsea's 2-0 win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, a result that lifted the Blues into fourth place with 16 points from nine Premier League matches.
That victory carried extra weight given the turbulent week that preceded it. A league defeat to Tottenham and a Carabao Cup exit on penalties against Liverpool had threatened to derail the club's momentum, making the response against United both timely and necessary. Alonso's side also benefited from Lisandro Martinez's red card in that match, but the clean sheet and controlled second-half display reflected a growing defensive solidity.
Off the pitch, Cole Palmer's continued absence from the England squad under Thomas Tuchel has drawn attention, though Alonso has kept his focus firmly on club matters. Emiliano Martinez is back in training after a fractured jaw, wearing a protective mask, and is in contention for Sunday's trip to face bottom-placed Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Chelsea Overview
October 2026
Standings
Premier League
Premier League| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
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| 2 |  Manchester City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 21 |
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| 3 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 7 | 17 | 19 |
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| 4 |  Chelsea | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 16 |
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| 5 |  Everton | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 16 |
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| 6 |  Liverpool | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 15 |
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Frequently asked questions
Chelsea were founded on March 10, 1905, following Gus Mears' acquisition of the Stamford Bridge in 1904. Several names were put up for consideration: Kensington FC, Stamford Bridge FC, and London FC. However, all these names were rejected and the name Chelsea F.C. was finally selected.
Chelsea are co-owned by an American consortium consisting of Todd Boehly, Mark Walter. Hansjorg Wyss, and Behdad Eghbali-led Clearlake Capital. Boehly, Walter, and Wyss each own a 12.8% stake in the club, while Clearlake Capital are the majority shareholder with a 61.5% stake.
Chelsea's stadium is known as the Stamford Bridge and has been the club's home venue ever since their inception in 1905. Interestingly, the Stamford Bridge was owned by a separate company after businessman Ken Bates bought the club in the 1980s, when they were on the verge of bankruptcy and stuck in the second division. In 1992, however, after a long-fought legal battle and a 'Save The Bridge' campaign from the fans, Chelsea regained ownership of the stadium.
The Stamford Bridge has a capacity of around 40,000.
Chelsea have won an impressive 32 trophies throughout their history, including two Champions League titles and six English top-flight titles.
Chelsea have won the English top flight on six occasions, with their most recent title coming at the end of the 2016-17 season.
Legendary defender Ron Harris holds the record for making the most appearances for Chelsea, featuring for the club in 795 games, ahead of Peter Bonetti and John Terry. The latter two are the only other players along with Harris to make over 700 appearances for the club.
Frank Lampard, arguably the greatest Chelsea player ever, is the club's leading goalscorer of all-time, netting the ball into the net 211 times in 648 games. The fact that he was a midfielder makes the feat all the more impressive.
Didier Drogba, John Terry, Eden Hazard, Claude Makelele, Arjen Robben, Petr Cech, Michael Ballack, and David Luiz are some of the most famous players to have represented Chelsea.
Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, and Maurizio Sarri are among the biggest managerial names to have been a part of Chelsea's eminent history.
Chelsea are called The Blues, which is a reference to the colour of their kit since the early 20th century.