Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

St Reece James' Park has a pretty nice ring to it... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson & Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 3-0 victory at Newcastle. Flo Lloyd-Hughes reports from the Academy Stadium as Emma Hayes' side booked their place at Wembley after a dominant 3-0 victory over holders Manchester City in their FA Cup semi-final. With Champions Leagu...

Anyone getting Carabao Cup déjà vu? Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to wrap up another penalty shootout success as the Blues progress to the quarter-final of the EFL Cup after eventually triumphing over Southampton. With a trip to St. James' Park on the cards next for Chelsea - we speak to The Athletic's Senior Writer and man in the know George Caulkin about what to expect from...

Chelsea 7 (SEVEN) Norwich 0. It's no strikers, no problem for Thomas Tuchel's side... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's Chelsea experts - Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield - to dissect the demolition of a sorry Norwich City side. Then it's onto the next round of the EFL Cup - with the Blues welcoming Southampton back to Stamford Bridge with a place in the quarterfinals at stake. The...

A comfortable Champions League win - but at what cost? Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to discuss the 4-0 victory over Malmö - which saw Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner both leave the pitch injured before half-time. We ponder what this could mean for Thomas Tuchel's side ahead of the visit of Norwich City Saturday lunchtime - and look ahead to that game with the help of BBC Radi...

So...Chelsea's goalkeeper is quite good isn't he? Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey in tow to reflect on the remarkable man of the match performance of Edouard Mendy who ensured the Blues came away from the Brentford Community Stadium with all three points. There's also some love for Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Malang Sarr who starred - and withstood the late onslaught. Focus then s...

The Brentford Community Stadium awaits... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him to round up the last knockings of this international break. The it's back to Premier League duty as we look ahead to the trip to Brentford with the help of Jay Harris. There's also a word of Chelsea Women's triumph in Turin, an obligatory Thursday quiz - and some parting words from Olivier...

Is the Premier League back yet?! Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to pass the time as the international break continues... We take a look at how the Blues are faring on their travels, shine a spotlight on another win for Emma Hayes' side - and round off our mid-term reports by dishing out some grades for the Blues midfield and attack. Plus, after the Ballon d'Or nominees were a...

Parents evening is in session… The international break may be in full swing, but there’s still plenty of Blues-related chat to be had. Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin along for the ride as we dish out some mid-term grades to the Chelsea keepers and defenders. Anne-Marie Batson talks us through the thrilling 3-3 draw at Kingsmeadow as Emma Hayes’ side snatched a point in added...

Chelsea are back to winning ways... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to look back on the 3-1 victory over Southampton at Stamford Bridge. There's a focus on redemption for Loftus-Cheek and Barkley, VAR shenanigans - and the correlation between Liam's baby-induced absence and the lack of form of a certain Mr. Havertz... Plus, Michael Cox is...

Chelsea have had better weeks... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin to reflect on a frustrating night in the Champions League after a 1-0 defeat by Juventus in Turin. We get an on the whistle report from our man on the ground Dom Fifield, question the lack of support for Romelu Lukaku up top - and analyse the players who have (or haven't) taken their chance with absentees...

It's fourth time unlucky for Thomas Tuchel against Pep Guardiola... We've got a short but sweet Straight Outta Cobham as Matt Davies-Adams and Sam Parkin chew the fat after the underwhelming 1-0 defeat by Manchester City on Saturday. The Blues will need to bounce straight back as they prepare to head out to Turin to face Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday night. We've answer your questi...

Cup shootout won, now the unbeaten start in the league is on the line... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin to look back on Wednesday night's Carabao Cup victory over Aston Villa - with a focus on some of the fringe players who got their chance. With the visit of Manchester City in the Premier League just around the corner - we take a closer look at how the two title rivals...

Chelsea just love playing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium... Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield are in the hot seat alongside Matt Davies-Adams to round up the comprehensive 3-0 victory over Spurs - analysing the tactical half-time tweak that changed their fortunes...otherwise known as N'Golo Kanté! Following the death of the great Jimmy Greaves we pay our tributes to the legendary goalscorer and his ext...

Chelsea are up and running in the Champions League! Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the fairly unremarkable events at Stamford Bridge as the Blues recorded a 1-0 victory over Zenit - thanks to who else but Romelu Lukaku. Attention then turns to the small matter of Sunday's derby with Tottenham - with a look ahead to that clash and the all important potential team...

It's another three points in the bag for Chelsea as they continued their unbeaten start to the 2020-21 season. Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Simon Johnson alongside him to look back on the 3-0 victory over Aston Villa. Then it's onto the small matter of the Champions League - with Russian champions Zenit Saint Petersburg on their way to the Bridge on Tuesday night. Sasha Goryunov tells...

Let's get back to business... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and Simon Johnson to talk all things Chelsea as the Premier League returns. We round up the international break - including the unexpected issues surrounding Thiago Silva NOT going on his travels - before attention turns to the visit of Aston Villa at The Bridge on Saturday. And as is now tradition, Matt's Thursday quiz causes...

The international break continues to rumble on - but we won't let that stop us... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield alongside him to round up how Thomas Tuchel's men have go on on their travels. With Romelu Lukaku reaching a century of matches for Belgium - and bagging yet another goal to mark the occasion - we catch up with European football correspondent Kristof Terreur to...

The transfer window hysteria is over...until January at least! Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him to wrap up the Blues' business - including the deadline day arrival of Saúl Ñíguez from Atlético Madrid, the departure of Tino Anjorin to Russia - and what the future holds for the likes of Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Plus, with the eve of the 2021-22 WSL seaso...

Well...that was dramatic! Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield alongside him to dissect the chaotic 1-1 draw at Anfield. There's quick reflections on the Champions League draw - transfer chit chat as the the window gets ready to close - and a spotlight on some iconic Blues performances with 10 men... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Anfield awaits for Chelsea on Saturday evening as the Premier League season begins to hot up... Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to that clash - plus a spotlight on the latest transfer developments as the window gets ready to *slam* shut. And move over Little Mix - it's time to 'Shout Out to My Ex' - the lads cast their predictions as to how some former Blues will ge...

Welcome to the Romelu Menama Lukaku Bolingoli love-in. Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey in tow as we swoon over the immediate impact of Chelsea's new number nine. Theres's full analysis of the dominant 2-0 victory over Arsenal, a brief look at the latest transfer update - and we countdown the three best - and worst - Blues strikers... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Off to the Emirates we go...  Sam Parkin and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to the Blues' trip to Arsenal as they try to end a run of three straight defeats to Mikel Arteta's side - with Romelu Lukaku leading the charge? There's a round-up of the latest transfer news - with Tammy Abraham's departure to Roma confirmed, Michy Batshuayi out on yet another loan - plus a focus on some...

Chelsea's 2021-22 league campaign is off to the perfect start... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him for a closer look at the emphatic 3-0 opening day victory over Crystal Palace - and that dream Premier League debut for Trevoh Chalobah. Plenty of your questions answered, the return of 'elsewhere in Chelsea news' - and a trip down memory lane for some of the best and...

Super Cup? In the bag. Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams as shootout hero Kepa Arrizabalaga brings Chelsea their first bit of silverware for the 2021-22 season. Then it's all eyes on the Premier League as we look ahead to Saturday's London derby with Crystal Palace. Plus - a striker's view on Romelu Lukaku - and how many of the 15 Blues players to wear the number 9 shirt c...

The 2021-22 Premier League season beckons - but not before a quick trip over to Belfast... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey along for the ride as we take a closer look at the finer details of the impending return of Romelu Lukaku. There's a preview of Wednesday night's Super Cup - which sees Chelsea take on Europa League winners Villarreal - and your questions answered as an...