Chelsea 3-0 Man Utd: When Mourinho’s Blues humbled Red Devils to seal Premier League title
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When Jose Mourinho's Chelsea beat Man Utd to claim second Premier League crown in April 2006 (Credit: Imago/Instagram)

Chelsea 3-0 Man Utd: When Mourinho’s Blues humbled Red Devils to seal Premier League title

Seye Omidiora 13:27 - 29.04.2025

Relive the Stamford Bridge spectacle where Jose Mourinho's Chelsea ruthlessly dismantled Manchester United to secure their second Premier League title.

Chelsea have relived the events of the Premier League victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on April 29, 2006.

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Jose Mourinho looks at his Premier League winners medal after Chelsea's 2006 success (Credit: Imago)

On a significant day in Premier League history, Jose Mourinho’s Blues emphatically defeated Sir Alex Ferguson’s United 3-0, securing their second league title. 

The atmosphere at Stamford Bridge crackled with anticipation as the home side needed just a point to mathematically guarantee their triumph.

Chelsea started strongly and took the lead in the first half through William Gallas. His well-taken goal settled any early nerves and sent a wave of optimism through the home support. 

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The Blues continued to press and their dominance was rewarded in the second half, as Joe Cole extended Chelsea's advantage with a fine individual effort. 

He collected the ball on the wing, cut inside and unleashed a shot that found the back of the net, leaving Edwin van der Sar with no chance. 

As the game drew to a close, Ricardo Carvalho added a third goal, putting the seal on a memorable victory and the Premier League title. 

The final whistle sparked jubilant scenes at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea celebrated their deserved success in style. 

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Chelsea players celebrate winning the 2006 Premier League (Credit: Imago)

United offered little resistance on the day and were left to contemplate a disappointing result as their rivals clinched the championship. 

It was a momentous time for Mourinho, who had won the Premier League in his debut season, the first of six to achieve that feat since the competition’s rebrand in the early 1990s. 

Mourinho would claim another title with the Blues in 2014-15, a year after returning in the summer of 2013. 

What’s next for Chelsea?

Present-day Chelsea are no longer title-contending quality, but the Blues remain in contention for silverware, as they chase Conference League success in Europe.

Enzo Maresca’s Blues face Djurgardens in the semi-final first leg on Thursday, keen to record a positive result in Sweden. 

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