Season 2008/09: 3rd place

Nickname: The Blues

Stadium: Stamford Bridge, Chelsea, London
Capacity: 42,449
Away end: South-East corner of the Shed End

Song they run out to: Blue is The Colour

Top scorer 08/09: Nicolas Anelka (19 goals)

Manager: Carlo Ancelotti

Assistant Manager: Ray Wilkins 
In the backroom: Frank Arnesen is chief scout and director of youth development. The ex-Danish international moved into management with PSV Eindhoven and joined Chelsea from Spurs in 2005.

Home kit: Blue shirts, blue shorts, white socks.
Away kit: All black with white trim.

• Premier League: 2006, 2005
• Div One: 1955
• Div Two: 1989, 1984
• FA Cup: 2007, 2000, 1997, 1970
• League Cup: 2007, 2005, 1998, 1965
• FA Charity/Community Shield: 2005, 2000, 1956
• UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1998, 1971
• UEFA Super Cup: 1998

Did you know?
Luiz Felipe Scolari is the first Brazillian manager to ply his trade in the Barclays Premier League.

More information:

• Chelsea Official Website

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