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Generated byRomeo Lavia's return to full fitness is the defining story at Stamford Bridge right now. The Belgian midfielder completed back-to-back 90-minute appearances against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup and Manchester United in the Premier League, with Xabi Alonso describing his recent displays as "top form" across a three-week stretch. For a player who spent much of his time since his £53 million move from Southampton battling injury, this run of consistent minutes represents a significant boost for Chelsea's midfield. Alonso has been direct about what Lavia brings: a player who connects defence to attack, switches play, and makes disciplined decisions under pressure.
That 2-0 win over United lifted Chelsea into fourth place with 16 points from nine matches, putting them inside the Champions League qualification spots. Alonso has made no secret of his ambition to return the club to European football next season, describing the current absence of midweek continental fixtures as a situation he wants resolved quickly.
The other significant talking point is Cole Palmer's continued absence from the England squad. Thomas Tuchel confirmed he did not contact Palmer before the latest Nations League selection, citing missed camps and competition from players currently in form. Alonso has stayed measured on the subject, keeping his focus on club matters. Palmer travels with Chelsea to face bottom-side Sunderland on Sunday, where a positive result would consolidate their top-four position ahead of the international break.
Chelsea Overview
October 2026
Standings
Premier League
Premier LeagueLive
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
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| 3 |  Manchester City | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
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| 4 |  Liverpool | 1 - 0 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 18 |
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| 5 |  Chelsea | 0 - 1 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 16 |
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| 6 |  Everton | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 16 |
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| 7 |  AFC Bournemouth | 2 - 0 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 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.