No other player from overseas has reached that milestone for the Blues and only five players in the club’s 118-year history have appeared more than 500 times for the men’s first team, which puts into context what an incredible achievement it is.

Features editor Dominic Bliss has interviewed the Blues No.28 regularly throughout his 11-year Blues career and he has penned a fascinating long read that paints a vivid picture of Azpi as a man and a footballer, including quotes from the skipper himself and some of the key figures from his time at Chelsea. It is a must-read for any Blues fan.

Elsewhere in the programme we wrap up a busy transfer window at the Bridge, including the signing of World Cup-winner Enzo Fernandez, and both Azpi and head coach Graham Potter address the supporters in their exclusive programme columns.

Our celebration of 30 years of the Premier League continues with a look back at the 2009/10 Double-winning campaign, including an in-depth piece on the final-day thumping of Wigan Athletic to clinch the title.

The historical content doesn’t end there, as we also interview former Chelsea and Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer about life on both sides of the west-London divide, while Seventies favourite Kenny Swain comes under the spotlight in our Worth Another Look feature.

On top of that, you can find out what’s going on with our Women’s and Academy sides through the columns penned by the managers and coaches – and there is even an appearance from one of the biggest-selling pop stars on the planet!

The programme remains the ultimate matchday companion, and the perfect read for the journey home from the game. Make sure you get yours from the programme sellers around the stadium, or order online to have it delivered to your door

Our sellers at the Bridge will also have the final few copies of the Crystal Palace programme, featuring tributes to the late, great Gianluca Vialli.