How Chelsea got relegated from the Premier League

In 2015-16, Chelsea were relegated from the Premier League, the first reigning English champions to go down since Manchester City in 1938. Here is the story of that extraordinary collapse, as told in the words of those who were there.

Our story begins at the end of December. Chelsea had just been defeated 2-1 by top of the table Leicester City, and their next game was at home to fellow strugglers Sunderland ...