Chelsea

American

[chel-see] / ˈtʃɛl si /

noun

a former borough in Greater London, England: now part of Kensington and Chelsea; many residences of artists and writers.
a city in E Massachusetts, near Boston.
a female given name.

Chelsea British

/ ˈtʃɛlsɪ /

noun

a residential district of SW London, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea: site of the Chelsea Royal Hospital for old and invalid soldiers ( Chelsea Pensioners )

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United have already spent £83m to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

When Mount, who has played most of his career as an attacking midfielder, joined United from Chelsea for £55m in 2023, his ability to play in central midfield was cited as one of the attractions.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

At the time of the move, the midfielder spoke about it being time for him "to get out" of Chelsea and how the transfer would give him "stability".

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

The Chelsea manager is associated with a short passing game, but after Leverkusen lost the 2024 Europa League final to Atalanta - who man-mark intensely across the pitch - he showed pragmatism in his analysis.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

He could have gone to any of the exclusive private schools around Chelsea, but Ian Rider had decided to send him here.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

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