In pictures: Chelsea's 50-year wait for a league title
1955 Champions

England international and Arsenal legend Ted Drake led Chelsea to their last Championship success in 1954/55.

Drake, who had been in the job since 1952, created a bargain team mainly from the third division including Johnny McNichol and Les Stubbs.

The team won the title with just 52 points but it was a great achievement for a 'shoestring' side.

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