In the 2004–05 season, Chelsea Football Club, under the guidance of José Mourinho in his first year as manager, clinched the Premier League title—their first in 50 years—along with the League Cup. The campaign was historic, as Chelsea set numerous league records, including most points (95), most wins (29), most away wins (15), and most clean sheets (25), while conceding a record-low 15 goals—defensive records that still stand as of the 2025-26 season. Backed by Roman Abramovich's substantial investment, the club made high-profile signings such as Didier Drogba, Ricardo Carvalho, and Paulo Ferreira to build a formidable squad. In the Champions League, they reached the semi-finals but were eliminated by Liverpool, and they exited the FA Cup in the fifth round to Newcastle United. The season began with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on 15 August 2004, setting the tone for a dominant and record-breaking campaign.