Chelsea expects improvement under Xabi Alonso in 2026-27 season
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Chelsea anticipates a turnaround in fortunes with the appointment of Xabi Alonso as manager for the 2026-27 Premier League season. The club finished 10th last season and is now aiming for a top-three finish, as indicated by the average predictions of The Guardian writers. Alonso's arrival follows a challenging period of underachievement and upheaval within the team. Chelsea will look to capitalize on this fresh start as they approach the new campaign, focusing on improving their league standings.
- •Chelsea finished 10th in the previous season.
- •Xabi Alonso replaces the previous management ahead of the new season.
- •The club's predicted position for the upcoming season is 3rd.
- 11:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Premier League 2026-27 preview No 6: Chelsea
"After a period of underachievement and upheaval for the Blues, the arrival of Xabi Alonso could signal a change in fortunes Guardian writers’ predicted position: 3rd (NB: this is not necessarily Billy Munday’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 10th Continue reading...
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