Where Chelsea could play for six years while they await new stadium including setting up camp at Premier League rivals

Chelsea could be forced out of Stamford Bridge for six years if they redevelop their home. The only other option for Chelsea is to pay over-the-odds for a new plot.

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Redeveloping Stamford Bridge, built nearly 120 years ago in 1905, brings its own complications. The Blues would be forced to look for a temporary ground.

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Wembley is one option for Chelsea. However, the stadium’s location makes it a tricky issue for fans. Wembley is located 10 miles away from Stamford Bridge, in what is a 50 minute Tube journey with THREE line changes.

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The home of English football hosted Tottenham for several years. Brent Council gave Spurs permission to allow 62,000 fans in for each home match.

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On paper, Twickenham could be an ideal location for Chelsea. Its large size would bolster ticket sales for the Blues, while its western location could be more accessible for fans.

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Fulham's Craven Cottage is the closest option. But Chelsea and Fulham fans don’t see eye-to-eye at the best of times, which could potentially cause clashes down the line.

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The London Stadium is a wildcard bet - the thought of playing at West Ham’s stadium on the opposite side of London is a dire prospect for any Blue. The 12-mile journey would take well over an hour by car from Stamford Bridge – and that’s without any real gridlock.

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