The 3-3 draw between Arsenal and Chelsea in 1996 was a classic match which showcased the intensity and drama synonymous with a London derby. Played at Highbury Stadium, this pulsating encounter captivated fans with its breath-taking display of attacking football and dramatic twists. Both teams entered the match with formidable line-ups and high expectations, setting […]
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Back in 1997, ‘Sexy football’ was born as former Dutch icon Ruud Gullit brought a unique style of football to West London and Stamford Bridge. The talented Chelsea side went on to lift the FA Cup at Wembley after beating West Bromwich Albion, Liverpool, Leicester City, Portsmouth, Wimbledon and Middlesborough along the way. SHOP the […]
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Back in 1998, Gianluca Vialli and Gianfranco Zola led the Chelsea fightback against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge as the Italian strike force scored three goals and got two assists between them in a 6-2 victory. Which other Italian scored that night? SHOP the official Chelsea retro collection at 3Retro.com
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Back in 1997, Ruud Gullit’s Chelsea side performed a classic comeback in the FA Cup tie with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on the road to Wembley. The Blues went on to lift the famous FA Cup for the second time in their history. However, it wasn’t all going Chelsea’s way initially and Roy Evans Reds […]
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Who remembers when Tore Andre Flo bagged a brace in the first 12 minutes of the European Cup Winners Cup quarter final first leg clash with Real Betis back in 1998. Gianluca Vialli’s Chelsea won the tie 5-2 on aggregate and eventually went on to lift the cup for second time in their history.
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