The last time Chelsea competed in the Champions League in the 2021/22 season, five of their six matches after their European midweek games took place at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea earned four wins and two draws, accumulating 14 out of a possible 18 points in the Premier League.

Enzo Maresca may well have just been given a huge Premier League title boost if history is anything to go by. The Blues finished last season in fourth place, 15 points behind eventual league winners Liverpool,

Chelsea have been handed a dream start to the new Premier League season. While the Blues' firm focus is on matters at the Club World Cup, they have discovered their top-flight schedule for 2025/26. Enzo Maresca's side are expected to have a limited pre-season compared to some of their rivals,