By Henry Vinter | 4 June 2056
They say familiarity breeds contempt. If that were true, the rest of the Premier League should absolutely loathe Chelsea by now.
For the 34th consecutive season, the ribbons on the Premier League trophy are blue. But this year was different. This wasn’t just another title; it was a procession, a demolition, and a masterclass all rolled into one. Calin Dimario’s side didn’t just win the league; they completed it, finishing with a record-breaking 104 points and a goal difference that belongs in a video game (+112).
While the season ended in a blaze of “Quintuple” glory in Istanbul, the foundation of this historic campaign was laid on the rainy Tuesday nights in Stoke (or rather, Southampton and Sunderland).
The Numbers of Dominance
To understand the scale of this achievement, you have to look at the raw data.
- Points: 104.
- Wins: 34.
- Goals Scored: 127.
- Margin of Victory: 24 points (ahead of Liverpool).
For seven months, Chelsea were effectively unplayable. From the opening day until May, they treated the Premier League like a training exercise. The 7-0 and 6-0 scorelines became so frequent that the extraordinary began to feel mundane.
Valera: The Cheat Code
Central to this dominance was Nacho Valera. The Spanish striker has not just replaced the legends of the past; he has eclipsed them.
Finishing as the Golden Boot winner, Valera was the spearhead of an attack that averaged over 3 goals per game. Whether it was the “rifled drives” against the top six or the “close range headers” against the low block of relegation fodder, he was inevitable.
Supported by the ageless Pele (the regen, not the original!) and the flair of Júnior, Chelsea’s front line didn’t just score goals—they demoralized opponents.
The “Human” Ending
Ironically, the only blemishes on this near-perfect canvas came when the pressure was off.
Having secured the title in April, Chelsea’s intensity finally dipped in the closing weeks. The back-to-back defeats to Newcastle United (1-3) and Fulham (0-2) in May prevented the team from challenging the all-time points record even further.
Dimario was reportedly furious at the time, locking the players in the dressing room at St. James’ Park. But in hindsight, those defeats served a vital purpose: they were the wake-up call needed to sharpen the mind for the Champions League Final.
The Best Ever?
We have seen the “Invincibles” of 2004. We have seen the City “Centurions” of 2018. We have seen Dimario’s own great sides of the 2040s.
But the Class of 2056 stands alone. To balance a 38-game league campaign with deep runs in every cup competition (winning 5 of them) requires a squad depth and mental resilience that is frankly terrifying.
When Tony Konneh (16) and Matt Allen (16) can step into the team in April and the level doesn’t drop, you know you are witnessing a system that is future-proof.
What’s Left?
The Premier League has become Chelsea’s private playground. As rivals Liverpool and Man City head into the summer transfer window hoping to close a 24-point gap, the question isn’t “Who will win next year?”
It is “Can anyone stop them winning forever?”