They finished that season in 14th position .
The last time that Chelsea had a worse start to a top - flight season was in 1986 - 87 ( three points - P5 W0 D3 L2 ) .
Chelsea finished that season in 14th position .
The last time that Chelsea had a worse start to a top - flight season was in 1986 - 87 ( three points - P5 W0 D3 L2 ) .