A summer full of big-name transfers put Chelsea on the headlines across England and Europe with the hope they could fight for a title this term with a new-look squad. From Timo Werner up top to veteran centre-back Thiago Silva anchoring the backline, there’s simply just a different feel at Stamford Bridge this season.
Matchday one saw them get off to a positive start, burying Brighton in convincing fashion. But in just their second fixture of the campaign, the Blues faced a daunting task against current title-holders, Liverpool. A red card just before half ultimately hurt Chelsea, with the Reds eventually taking away three points thanks to Sadio Mane’s double in the second period.