2016–17 Chelsea F.C. season

The 2016–17 season was Chelsea's 103rd competitive season, 27th consecutive season in the top flight of English football, 25th consecutive season in the Premier League, and 111th year in existence as a football club.[3] They entered this season looking to rebound from a disappointing 2015–16 campaign, when they finished 10th in the table. Chelsea also participated in the FA Cup and League Cup, but they were not participating in any UEFA competition for the first time since the 1996–97 season. The season covers the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.

The owner of the club for the season was Roman Abramovich and the chairman was Bruce Buck. Antonio Conte managed the club for the season.

Chelsea won the 2016–17 EFL Cup (League Cup) after beating Sunderland 3–2 in the final, with goals from Eden Hazard, Charly Musonda and David Luiz sealing a win in regular time.

Chelsea finished as Runners-up in the FA Cup, after losing 3–1 in regular time to London rivals West Ham United. Chelsea finished 4th, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League play-off round.

Overall transfer activity
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Expenditure
Summer:  £118,200,000

Winter:  £0

Total:  £118,200,000

Income
Summer:  £34,400,000

Winter:  £66,000,000

Total:  £100,400,000

Net Totals
Summer:  £83,800,000

Winter:  £66,000,000

Total:  £17,800,000
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