Chelsea's Premier League record on the opening day
When Jose Mourinho oversaw Tottenham's 1-0 defeat to Everton on 13 September 2020, it was the first time the "Special One" had tasted defeat on the opening day of a Premier League season. The all-time great manager's reputation was forged at Porto before reaching new heights at Chelsea. Mourinho's tactical periodisation revolutionised methods used by coaches in the Premier League and his Blues emerged as the country's dominant force under his tutelage on multiple occasions. Mourinho's pristine opening day record so often set the tone at Stamford Bridge and the Portuguese manager is a major reason why Chelsea boast the second-best record in season openers in Premier League History . Chelsea's Premier League opening day results Season Result 1992/93 Chelsea 1-1 Oldham 1993/94 Chelsea 1-2 Blackburn 1994/95 Chelsea 2-0 Norwich 1995/96 Chelsea 0-0 Everton 1996/97 Southampton 0-0 Chelsea 1997/98 Coventry 3-2 Chelsea 1998/99 Coventry 2-1 Chelsea 1999/0...