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Generated byChelsea are navigating one of the most turbulent stretches of their season, with Xabi Alonso facing a selection crisis that has grown to eight players ahead of the Premier League restart. The latest blow came during the international break, when Jamie Gittens suffered an ankle injury on England Under-21 duty, as reported by Goal, forcing him back to Stamford Bridge for further assessment. The timing is damaging. A 3-0 defeat at Brentford left Chelsea sitting 10th in the table with seven points from five matches, and the squad depth needed to arrest that slide is now seriously compromised.
Off the pitch, the situation around Estevao has added another layer of concern. Having initially spoken publicly about staying patient over his lack of minutes under Alonso, more recent reports suggest his frustration has deepened into a tactical disagreement with his manager, placing Barcelona on alert ahead of upcoming transfer windows. Losing a player of his potential would represent a significant setback for a club still building its identity under the current regime.
The Cole Palmer situation has also drawn wider attention. After withdrawing from the England squad, the PFA's chief executive singled him out as a victim of an overloaded football calendar, framing his absence as a welfare issue rather than a disciplinary one. Chelsea host AFC Bournemouth on October 10, and with form fragile and injuries piling up, that fixture already carries considerable weight.
Chelsea Overview
September 2026
Standings
Premier League
Premier League| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
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| 8 |  Hull City | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
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| 9 |  Newcastle United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 8 |
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| 10 |  Chelsea | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 7 |
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| 11 |  Ipswich Town | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 6 |
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| 12 |  Manchester United | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
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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.