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Chelsea new stadium Q&A: As Roman Abramovich faces key planning meeting, here's all you need to know about proposed 60,000 ground

Chelsea expect the expansion of Stamford Bridge to pass a major hurdle on Wednesday night when their planning application is presented to Hammersmith and Fulham Council.

After years of wrangling with a move away, club chiefs found a solution to build a 60,000-seat stadium on their existing site — provided they get permission.

Three years away from SW6 beckon as Stamford Bridge is re-built in one of the most ambitious stadium projects the country has seen.

So how did Chelsea get here, what are their plans and what comes next? Here, Sportsmail answers the key questions.