Mauricio Pochettino is looking to guide Chelsea back to the top of the table following a disastrous 2022/23 Premier League campaign.
The Blues finished 12th in the league table and failed to make any real impact in the EFL Cup, FA Cup, and Champions League. Both Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter were sacked during the season as Pochettino is now at the helm.
Todd Boehly has come under a lot of pressure due to his ownership style and incomings in the transfer market. Chelsea have spent over £600m since he took over in 2022.
The Sporting News looks at Chelsea's schedule for the 2023/24 Premier League season.
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Chelsea Premier League fixtures 2023/24
Chelsea begin their campaign with a tricky home tie against Liverpool and end their season by welcoming Bournemouth to Stamford Bridge.
The Premier League calendar returns to its normal format in 2023/24 following a mid-season break in the previous campaign due to the 2022 World Cup. The new season is scheduled to start on Saturday, 12 August, 2023, with the final round of matches on Sunday, 19 May, 2024.
| Match | Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Time (BST) | TIme (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Aug. 13 | Liverpool | Home | 4:30 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. |
| 2 | Sat, Aug. 19 | West Ham | Away | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 3 | Sat, Aug. 26 | Luton Town | Home | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 4 | Sat, Sep. 2 | Nottingham Forest | Home | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 5 | Sat, Sep. 16 | Bournemouth | Away | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 6 | Sat, Sep. 23 | Aston Villa | Home | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 7 | Sat, Sep. 30 | Fulham | Away | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 8 | Sat, Oct. 7 | Burnley | Away | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 9 | Sat, Oct. 21 | Arsenal | Home | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 10 | Sat, Oct. 28 | Brentford | Home | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 11 | Sat, Nov. 4 | Tottenham | Away | 3 p.m. | 11 a.m. |
| 12 | Sat, Nov, 11 | Man City | Home | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 13 | Sat, Nov. 25 | Newcastle | Away | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 14 | Sat, Dec. 2 | Brighton | Home | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 15 | Weds, Dec. 6 | Man United | Away | 8 p.m. | 3 p.m. |
| 16 | Sat, Dec, 9 | Everton | Away | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 17 | Sat, Dec. 16 | Sheffield United | Home | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 18 | Sat, Dec. 23 | Wolves | Away | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 19 | Tues, Dec. 26 | Crystal Palace | Home | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 20 | Sat, Dec. 30 | Luton Town | Away | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 21 | Sat, Jan. 13 | Fulham | Home | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 22 | Weds, Jan 31. | Liverpool | Away | 8 p.m. | 3 p.m. |
| 23 | Sat, Feb. 3 | Wolves | Home | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 24 | Sat, Feb. 10 | Crystal Palace | Away | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 25 | Sat, Feb. 17 | Man City | Away | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 26 | Sat, Feb. 24 | Tottenham | Home | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 27 | Sat, Mar. 2 | Brentford | Away | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 28 | Sat, Mar. 9 | Newcastle | Home | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 29 | Sat, Mar. 16 | Arsenal | Away | 3 p.m. | 11 a.m. |
| 30 | Sat, Mar. 30 | Burnley | Home | 3 p.m. | 11 a.m. |
| 31 | Weds, Apr. 3 | Man United | Home | 7:45 p.m. | 2:45 p.m. |
| 32 | Sat, Apr. 6 | Sheffield United | Away | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 33 | Sat, Apr. 13 | Everton | Home | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 34 | Sat, Apr. 20 | Brighton | Away | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 35 | Sat, Apr. 27 | Aston Villa | Away | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 36 | Sat, May 4 | West Ham | Home | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 37 | Sat, May 11 | Nottingham Forest | Away | 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| 38 | Sun, May 19 | Bournemouth | Home | 4 p.m. | 11 a.m. |
Chelsea TV channels, live streams
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| TV channel | Sky Sports, BT Sport | USA Network, Telemundo, Universo | — | — |
| Streaming | NOW TV, Sky Go, Amazon Prime | Fubo, Peacock | Fubo | Optus Sport |
UK: Matches are carried across Sky Sports and BT Sport streaming and TV platforms, with select matches on Amazon Prime.
USA: Select matches are televised on USA Network (English) and Telemundo or Universo (Spanish), and all three channels can be streamed on Fubo. The rest of the matches are streamed on NBC platform Peacock for subscribers.
Canada: Every Premier League game streams live and on demand exclusively via Fubo.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream matches live and on demand on Optus Sport.
Chelsea in the FA Cup, EFL Cup
Due to Chelsea's poor campaign in the Premier League and domestic cups, they will not be participating in any European competitions in the 2023/24 season.
Pochettino could find it easier to manage Chelsea without the additional pressure of the Champions League, but he will need to get them back into the competition sooner rather than later for financial reasons.
EFL Cup dates 2023/24
The first round EFL Cup will commence on August 7, 2023, but Chelsea will enter in the next round. The competition will end on February 25, 2024 while the rounds in between have not been given a date yet.
FA Cup dates 2023/24
Chelsea will enter the FA Cup in the third round along with the other Premier League teams. Exact dates are yet to be released for the competition.
- Third round: January 2024
- Fourth round: January 2024
- Fifth round: February 2024
- Quarterfinals: March 2024
- Semifinals: April 2024
- Final: May 2024
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Chelsea Premier League betting odds
Man City are favourites to win the 2023/24 Premier League title after one of the most dominant seasons in European history. Bookmakers do not think Chelsea will make the top four as they expect Liverpool, Arsenal, and Man United to take the remaining spots.
The Blues have been tipped for a top half finish this time around, but the growth of Newcastle and Aston Villa could see them in a close battle for a Europa League spot.
| SkyBet(UK) | |
|---|---|
| Title | 16/1 |
| Top 4 | 5/4 |
| Top half | 1/16 |
| Relegation | 200/1 |
Chelsea best & worst Premier League finish
Chelsea have won the Premier League a total of five times, with only Man City and Man United winning the trophy more often. Their last success came in the 2016/17 season as Antonio Conte guided them to victory.
The Blues' worst Premier League finish came last season, as their 12th place finish broke an unwanted record. They previously finished 11th in the 1995/96 season, ending the campaign on 50 points.
