Chelsea end year in style

Chelsea ended 2005 in style with a comfortable win over struggling Birmingham at Stamford Bridge.

Sat, 31 Dec, 2005 - 14:49

Chelsea ended 2005 in style with a comfortable win over struggling Birmingham at Stamford Bridge.

The victory briefly increased their lead at the top of the Barclays Premiership to 16 points with Manchester United and Liverpool kicking off two hours later than the champions.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Nottingham Forest v Ferencvaros - UEFA Europa League - League Phase - City Ground

Robbie Keane plays down Spurs job talk amid growing links

Brentford v Arsenal - Premier League - Gtech Community Stadium

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hails ‘extraordinary’ Thomas Frank after Tottenham axe

Harry Redknapp would fancy a go at Tottenham job

Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Stamford Bridge Person: Hernan Crespo Person: Arjen Robben Person: Maik Taylor Event: Barclays Premiership Organisation: Chelsea Organisation: Birmingham Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: Liverpool Organisation: City

<p>Jim Ratcliffe took over at Manchester United in 2023 (Lucy North/PA)</p>

Jim Ratcliffe claims ‘unpopular’ Man Utd changes are ‘beginning to pay off’

READ NOW

Chelsea end year in style

Jim Ratcliffe claims ‘unpopular’ Man Utd changes are ‘beginning to pay off’

Sport

Latest

Sport

Chelsea end year in style

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Jim Ratcliffe claims ‘unpopular’ Man Utd changes are ‘beginning to pay off’

Sport

Latest

Sport

Most Read