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A blast from the past!
The 2015-2016 season was a memorable one for Chelsea FC, the English football club based in London. Here are some key facts and highlights from that season:
League Performance:
- Chelsea won the Premier League title, their fifth in six years under José Mourinho.
- They finished with 87 points from 38 matches, four points ahead of second-placed Manchester City.
- The Blues won 23 matches, drew 18, and lost only 5.
Trophies:
- Chelsea won the Premier League title, their 5th in six years.
- They also won the League Cup (FA Cup), defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the final.
Squad:
- The team was managed by José Mourinho, who was in his second spell at the club.
- Key players included:
- Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Asmir Begović
- Defenders: Branislav Ivanović, Gary Cahill, John Terry, César Azpilicueta
- Midfielders: Nemanja Matić, Cesc Fàbregas, Eden Hazard, Willian
- Forwards: Diego Costa, Loïc Rémy, Pedro Rodríguez
Notable Moments:
- Chelsea's title win was secured on May 2, 2016, with a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.
- The team's 13th consecutive win in the Premier League, a record at the time, came against Aston Villa on February 28, 2016.
- Diego Costa scored 20 goals in the Premier League, making him the top scorer in the league that season.
Off-Field News:
- In December 2015, José Mourinho was given a four-game ban and a £60,000 fine for criticizing the referee after a match against West Ham United.
- In March 2016, the club was charged by the Football Association (FA) for allegedly breaching rules regarding youth player registration.
Overall, the 2015-2016 season was a successful one for Chelsea FC, with the team winning the Premier League title and the League Cup.