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When Was Chelsea's Prime?

Mourinho's 95-point first title side, or the battered 2012 team that won the Champions League in Munich. Two different Chels, both legendary.

Editorial verdict

Our answer

Our pick is 2004/05. Munich 2012 delivered the trophy Chelsea wanted most, but Mourinho's first champions were the stronger week-to-week side: 95 league points, only 15 goals conceded and a spine built to control English football.

Candidate 1

Chelsea 2004/05

The 95-point machine. Čech, Terry, Makelele, Lampard — Mourinho's first English title.

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Chelsea

2004/05

José Mourinho

  • League
  • Cup
91OVR

Starting XI

  • LWDUFF86
  • STDROGBA88
  • RWROBBEN88
  • CMLAMPARD90
  • CDMMAKELELE90
  • CMTIAGO82
  • LBBRIDGE82
  • CBTERRY91
  • CBCARVALHO88
  • RBFERREIRA82
  • GKCECH91

Candidate 2

Chelsea 2011/12

The hard way. A stubborn cup side that parked, headed, and won Europe in Munich.

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Chelsea

2011/12

Roberto Di Matteo

  • UCL
  • Cup
87OVR

Starting XI

  • STDROGBA86
  • LWKALOU80
  • CAMMATA87
  • RWRAMIRES84
  • CDMMIKEL82
  • CMLAMPARD86
  • LBCOLE86
  • CBLUIZ84
  • CBTERRY86
  • RBBOSINGWA80
  • GKCECH88

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Chelsea 2004/05 vs Chelsea 2011/12

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Other primes worth arguing about

When Was Barcelona's Prime?Barcelona's modern peak is a three-way argument: Guardiola's first treble, the Wembley tiki-taka side, or the MSN treble. Each season is playable in the simulator.When Was Real Madrid's Prime?Décima in 2014, or the 2016/17 side that won the league and retained the Champions League? Both are in the database.When Was Manchester United's Prime?The 1999 treble or the 2008 Moscow winners with peak Ronaldo. Two different United sides, both legendary.When Was Messi's Prime?Search demand around Messi's prime usually points at Barcelona. These three sides are the main candidates in this database.