Chelsea started the 2015/16 Premier League season with high hopes of defending the title, but things have not gone according to plan. Chelsea began the season poorly under manager Jose Mourinho, winning just four out of 16 games in the league. On December 17, Jose Mourinho was sacked and Chelsea gave Guus Hiddink the job of restoring the club. When Hiddink took charge, Chelsea were in 16th place and only one point above the relegation zone. Guus Hiddink had a huge job ahead of him, but things instantly improved.
Guus Hiddink had an immediate impact at Chelsea, as he watched their 3-1 win over Sunderland.