John Terry could lift Premier League trophy for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Flashback | Terry lifts the Premier League title at the end of the 2014-15 season
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Simon Johnson12 May 2017

John Terry could be presented with the Premier League trophy when his 22-year playing career at Stamford Bridge comes to an end on May 21.

Antonio Conte's side clinched the title with victory over West Brom - sparking wild celebrations among the Blues' faithful.

The trophy ceremony has been earmarked for after their final home game against Sunderland in nine days' time and will provide the perfect send-off for Terry, who will collect his fifth title winner’s medal.

Terry has started just four games in the League this term, meaning Gary Cahill has been skipper on the pitch for the majority of the campaign.

Normally the club captain raises the trophy while his team-mates stand behind him on a podium, but it would be no surprise if Chelsea’s players were to urge him to do the honours – either on his own or with Cahill.

Terry did just that with former team-mate Frank Lampard when Chelsea were champions in 2010, while Didier Drogba was alongside him two years ago.

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Cahill and Terry have a close bond as was shown when the England centre-half handed over the armband when Terry came on as a late substitute in the 3-0 win over Middlesbrough on Monday night.

Cahill said: "I offered it to him last time he came on but sometimes he’s a bit superstitious and he didn’t want it, which was fair enough. He’s obviously the club captain and he deserves the armband, it was great to see him out there."

Terry might get the chance to lift one more trophy before leaving the Blues for good as they face Arsenal in the FA Cup Final at Wembley on May 27.

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