<P> The 2016--17 season was Chelsea's 103rd competitive season, 28th consecutive season in the top flight of English football, 25th consecutive season in the Premier League, and 111th year in existence as a football club . They entered this season looking to rebound from a disappointing 2015--16 campaign, when they finished 10th in the table . Chelsea also participated in the FA Cup and League Cup, but they were not participating in any UEFA competition for the first time since the 1996--97 season . The season covers the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 . </P> <P> Chelsea won their fifth Premier League title with a 1--0 win away to West Bromwich Albion on 12 May . Chelsea lost the FA Cup Final to Arsenal after a 2--1 loss on 27 May . This season was the last for John Terry, who announced he will leave when his contract ends at the end of the season after Chelsea's final game . </P> <P> The season saw Chelsea equal the Premier League records for consecutive wins in a season (13) and home and away wins against different sides (12). They also managed to break the record for number of wins in a season (30), as well as record the second - highest points tally in Premier League history (93). </P> <P> It was announced that on the opening day, Chelsea will kick - off the season at home against West Ham United . </P>

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