Ultimate Guide to Chelsea's 2016/17 Season

Chelsea's Premier League season kicks off on Monday night, as they face West Ham United beneath the lights at Stamford Bridge.Throw into the mix that it's a London derby, and the stage is set for the romantics who have been waiting for this moment since the end of May.Back then, the landscape was very much different in west London. Chelsea were still awaiting the arrival of new manager Antonio Conte and were heading into the summer on the back of a sobering campaign.The Blues surrendered the title in woeful style. In fact, it was the worst defence of the Premier League trophy since English football's top flight was rebranded in 1992. Yes, statistics tell us it was even worse than Blackburn Rovers in 1995/96.With Conte's arrival, the pessimism that defined the past 12 months has gradually been replaced with hope. Chelsea supporters have been instantly endeared to the new manager, and there's a sense 2016/17 is going to be much more positive.So what do Chelsea have to look forward to' What's the one game they can mark in the calendar' Can they get back to winning trophies'Bleacher Report attempts to answer all these questions and more.Begin Slideshow
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