Chelsea were all but relegated by Tottenham in 1975. Now, 51 years on, comes a chance for revenge

Chelsea’s loss to Manchester City in Saturday’s FA Cup final has left them with little to play for over the dregs of this season.They are relying on slip-ups from Bournemouth, Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford to offer them an unlikely route to European football in 2026-27. The trophy cabinet will be bare. Instead, the buzz of appointing Xabi Alonso as their new manager will have to suffice in focusing minds.Advertisement