Chelsea Football Club celebrated its 120th anniversary on March 10, 2025, a testament to its enduring legacy in football. Founded in 1905, the club has amassed an impressive collection of honors, including five Premier League titles and two Champions League victories.

The celebration saw fans and the club’s official channels sharing nostalgic content, from historic victories to the evolution of the club’s emblem. Stamford Bridge was alive with memories, showcasing Chelsea’s iconic trophies and the profound bond between the club and its supporters.

While Chelsea’s status as the first English club to win all major UEFA club competitions remains a point of pride, the day was more about celebrating the club’s rich history and its continuous journey in the sport.

For their 120th, Chelsea’s rolling out festivities. They’re hosting a free exhibition, This Game is What We Make It, at the Saatchi Gallery from March 22-24, showcasing rare shirts, cultural influences like punk and reggae, and fan stories. A “120 Legends Tour” at Stamford Bridge, led by icons like Carlo Cudicini and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, will honor 120 nominated fans. Matchday celebrations are planned, including at the women’s game against West Ham on March 30, and a special merchandise range with a “120” logo is launching.

The club’s also trademarked a commemorative emblem for the occasion, though the official badge won’t change. Chelsea’s legacy isn’t just trophies—it’s about innovation (first club with shirt numbers in 1928, first all-foreign XI in 1999) and resilience, from wartime football to navigating ownership shifts, like the 2022 transition to Todd Boehly’s consortium. Today, they sit mid-table in the Premier League but remain a cultural and competitive force, with a fanbase that’s stuck through thick and thin.

Alisson Becker put on a goalkeeping clinic, making nine saves—his highest tally in a single match for Liverpool—and thwarting 2.26 expected goals (xG) worth of chances. PSG dominated with 27 shots, 10 on target, and 72% possession, but couldn’t breach Alisson’s wall.

The match, which took place in the first leg of the Round of 16, saw Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott score the decisive goal in the 87th minute, just moments after coming on as a substitute.

This win not only highlighted Alisson’s exceptional skills but also reinforced his status as one of the world’s top goalkeepers, earning him widespread acclaim from fans and analysts alike.

Key moments included a stunning double save against Ousmane Dembélé in the first half and a breathtaking stop from Désiré Doué’s curling shot in the 80th minute. His performance was so exceptional that he later called it “probably the best of my life,” a sentiment echoed by manager Arne Slot, who hailed him as “the best goalkeeper in the world.”

Liverpool, outplayed for most of the match, barely mustered two shots, but substitute Harvey Elliott made his count. Entering in the 87th minute for an off-form Mohamed Salah, Elliott scored with his first touch—47 seconds after coming on—thanks to a clever assist from fellow sub–Darwin Núñez. The goal, a low drive past Gianluigi Donnarumma, was a classic smash-and-grab moment, giving Liverpool a slim but vital lead to take back to Anfield.

PSG’s attack, led by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia—who had a goal disallowed for a tight offside call—and Dembélé, relentlessly tested Liverpool’s defense, but Alisson’s brilliance and Elliott’s opportunism flipped the script. It was a night where Liverpool’s resilience, bolstered by their goalkeeper’s masterclass, defied the run of play to secure a result that could prove pivotal in their Champions League campaign.

At the Etihad Stadium, Plymouth Argyle shocked the crowd by taking an early lead against Manchester City in the FA Cup with a goal from Maksym Talovierov in the 37th minute. However, Manchester City, not to be outdone, responded with goals from Nico O’Reilly and Kevin De Bruyne, clinching a 3-1 victory.

This game was a testament to the competitive spirit of the FA Cup, where underdogs like Plymouth can challenge giants. Despite the loss, Plymouth’s campaign was celebrated for its resilience and spirit, having previously shown their mettle against top-tier teams. Kevin De Bruyne was named MVP, reflecting his pivotal role in the match.

Pep Guardiola’s side, featuring 11 changes from their midweek win over Tottenham, responded just before halftime. Kevin De Bruyne, the FA Cup’s assist king over the past decade with 18 contributions, delivered a pinpoint free kick that Nico O’Reilly headed home to level the score at 1-1. The 20-year-old academy product, who nearly joined Chelsea last month, proved his worth again in the 78th minute, nodding in a Phil Foden corner to put City ahead 2-1.

With Plymouth’s resistance waning, Guardiola unleashed Erling Haaland off the bench, and the Norwegian striker set up De Bruyne for a tap-in in the 90th minute, sealing the 3-1 triumph. City’s shot count of 28 to Plymouth’s 1 underscored their eventual control, though the scoreline flattered a performance that required grit to overcome an inspired underdog.

Plymouth, managed by Miron Muslic, exited with pride intact, having forced City to dig deep and swap shirts with stars like Haaland and Foden as souvenirs. For City, the win keeps alive their last realistic shot at silverware in a season of struggles, though it highlighted persistent vulnerabilities. O’Reilly’s brace and De Bruyne’s composure spared Guardiola’s blushes, but the scare from a team 62 places below them in the English football pyramid serves as a reminder of City’s fragility. They now await the quarter-final draw, hoping to build momentum from a victory that, while hard-fought, keeps their FA Cup dreams alive.