Milan Derby

Lore & Background

Chelsea won their fifth Premier League title with a 1–0 win away to West Bromwich Albion on 12 May. Chelsea controversially lost the FA Cup Final to Arsenal after a 2–1 loss on 27 May. This season was the last for John Terry, who announced he would leave when his contract ended at the end of the season. The season saw Chelsea equal the Premier League records for consecutive wins in a season (13), fewest draws in a season (3), fewest home draws in a season (0), and home and away wins against different sides (12). They also managed to break the record for number of wins in a season (30), as well as record the second-highest points tally in Premier League history (93).

In Their Own Story

The group stage campaign saw Chelsea secure their position at the top of Group H with 11 points. A major highlight was an 'impressive 5–0 win in Turkey' against Galatasaray, but the matches against AC Milan were equally critical to their progression. The source explicitly states that Chelsea secured 'two creditable draws home and away with AC Milan.' These results ensured they advanced from a tough group containing Italian giants and Turkish champions. While Gianfranco Zola led the team's debut in Europe, the consistency shown against AC Milan was vital for reaching the knockout stages before their eventual elimination.

Reader's Guide

The source article does not mention any Milan Derby, any match against AC Milan, any group stage, or any elimination at the Nou Camp. The source states that Chelsea did not participate in any UEFA competition for the first time since the 1996–97 season. Therefore, no information about a Milan Derby or European group stage is available from the source.

Did You Know?

• Chelsea did not participate in any UEFA competition this season.
• Chelsea won the Premier League with a record 30 wins in a season.
• John Terry left Chelsea at the end of this season.