How Chelsea achieved a perfect home record during their centenary season
In short: In their 100th year of existence, Chelsea F.C. delivered a masterclass in dominance. Under José Mourinho, the Blues secured back-to-back Premier League titles and set records that still stand today, including a historic run of nine consecutive opening wins and an undefeated home campaign.
The 2005–06 season was a landmark era for Chelsea F.C., marking the club's 100th year of existence and their 14th straight season in the Premier League. Managed by José Mourinho, the squad entered the campaign with immense momentum, having already secured the League Cup the previous year. Abramovich's ownership saw the club demonstrate immense wealth through heavy spending, including paying upwards of £20 million apiece for Shaun Wright-Phillips from Manchester City and Michael Essien from Lyon.
On the pitch, Chelsea's performance was characterized by unprecedented consistency. They began the Premier League season with nine straight victories, the best start in the league's history. They also achieved a feat never before seen in the Premier League: winning against every single opposition team during the season. This dominance was anchored by their performance at Stamford Bridge, where they recorded 18 home wins and zero home defeats, a joint Premier League record held through 2020.
While their domestic form was nearly flawless, their European and domestic cup campaigns saw mixed results. They were eliminated in the first knockout round of the Champions League by FC Barcelona, and despite improving on their previous year's FA Cup performance, they fell in the semi-finals to Liverpool. However, their league dominance was undeniable; they defeated Manchester United 3–0 on 29 April 2006 to secure the title, matching their previous season's record of 29 total victories.
By the end of the campaign, Chelsea had clinched their third national league title and added the Community Shield to their trophy cabinet, cementing their status as a dominant force in English football.
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