Published Aug 20, 2026, 3:07 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source
Premier League 2026/27: Why history is on the side of Chelsea and Tottenham without European football
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Chelsea and Tottenham begin the season with new optimism, refreshed squads and without the potential distraction of midweek European football. For Chelsea, it's a new manager, the British transfer record broken and a change of course with experienced players added to the youngest squad in the Premier League last season. For Spurs, there's a new way of playing without the spectre of relegation, while Roberto De Zerbi has also benefited from a loosening of the budget. Neither side will compete in