Oh, Nicolas...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to run the rule over Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Newcastle.

There's only one place to start (unfortunately) - we get the post-match thoughts of Simon Johnson from the St. James' Park press box and hear him in conversation with Enzo Maresca following the 36th-minute red card handed out to Nicolas Jackson after his senseless forearm smash on Sven Botman.

We touch on the lack of intensity from the very first minute, the tactical naivety of the side which seemed to have been found out by Eddie Howe - and what this means for hopes of securing a top five finish with just Manchester United and Nottingham Forest to come in the Premier League.

As is almost always the case, CFCW provided some joy as they wrapped up a historic unbeaten WSL season in their last-gasp 1-0 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge!

We'll be back at the slightly earlier time of Wednesday to look ahead to Friday night's really, really must-win game against hapless Manchester United at the Bridge - and we'll preview Sunday's Women's FA Cup Final at Wembley.

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WITH: Luke Bosher, Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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The most low-key semi-final second leg ever?!

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to run the rule over Thursday night's 1-0 victory over Djurgården.

It's a result that sealed a 5-1 aggregate victory as the Blues cruised into the Conference League final - where they'll face Real Betis in what's surely going to be a far more competitive contest on the 28th of May.

We round up events at Stamford Bridge - and the shocking number of away fans in the home stands - before looking ahead to Sunday afternoon's top five showdown at Newcastle United.

Plus, Chelsea Women look go complete an undefeated WSL season when they host Liverpool at the Bridge on the final day of the campaign!

We'll be back on Monday to look back on all the action across the weekend - with CFCW looking to go unbeaten and CFC looking to take a huge step towards locking in a top five finish.

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PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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What much better things could we have been doing with those two hours of our lives?

Matt Davies-Adams, Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey have the unfortunate task of talking about the 0-0 draw at Brentford on Sunday.

There was eyebrow raising team selection, an abundance of long kicks, the ongoing Nkunku problem and a sense of one steps forward, two steps back for Enzo Maresca.

Then, we look ahead to Thursday's trip to Poland to take on Legia Warszawa in the first leg of their Europa Conference League quarterfinal first leg. Who's making the starting XI?!

We'll be back on Friday to find out how the Blues got on, plus look ahead to the visit of Ipswich in the Premier League AND CFCW's FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool.

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PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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All eyes on Wembley...

Matt Davies-Adams has two of The Atheltic's finest alongside him - Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher - to look ahead to Sunday's showpiece final as Chelsea face Liverpool in the League Cup.

There's a comprehensive preview of the game including team selection, Liverpool's injury woes, the importance of this competition for the Blues and what it would mean if they were able to come away victorious.

Meanwhile - big news off the pitch after it was revealed that Brighton & Hove Albion head of recruitment Sam Jewell has accepted an offer to join Chelsea... yes, really, another one!

Plus, another huge blow for CFCW with the news that summer signing Mia Fishel has picked up an ACL injury.

We of course finish with a quiz... and a potential omen for Sunday's final?

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on events at Wembley (COME ON CHELSEA!)

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Well that was rather good...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson - to reflect on the hugely impressive 1-1 draw with Manchester City at The Etihad. There's a glowing on-the-whistle report from Liam Twomey as Poch's men put in a performance to remember to take another point off the title favourites.

Not such good news for CFCW though - beaten for the first time at home in almost three years in the WSL as the title race was blown wide open following their 1-0 defeat by Man City.

We'll be back on Thursday to take a deep dive into Sunday's League Cup final showdown with Liverpool at Wembley.

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What a weekend for a double dose of Manchester City, hey...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to look ahead to Saturday evening's visit to the Etihad to take on the Premier League champions - currently on an 11 game winning streak in all competitions!

Meanwhile on Friday night, CFC welcome nearest title rivals City to Kingsmeadow in a game that could go a long way to deciding who takes home the WSL title. A game of such magnitude means we must draft in Jessy Parker Humphrey's to help us look ahead.

There's a round up of the Blues news elsewhere before Liam tries his best to regain some respectability in the quiz...

We'll be back on Monday to reflect in events - whatever the outcome!

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Thirteen certainly isn't unlucky for some...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey to reflect on the dramatic late 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

There was also FA Cup joy for the women's team against Palace - narrowly beating the Championship side 1-0 thanks to a glorious, audacious finish from Mayra Ramirez.

And you guessed it - a hat-trick of success against the Eagles as the under 18s booked their place in the quarter finals of the FA Youth cup with a 2-1 victory! Sorry Dom...

We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to the completely undaunting prospect of a trip to the Etihad - and the potentially season-defining WSL clash between CFCW and Man City on Friday night.

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A pretty monumental win...

Matt Davies Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield - to reflect on the hugely impressive and important 3-1 win over Aston Villa.

Simon Johnson sends in perhaps his most positive post-match report of the season, before we dive into the performance, its significance, team selection and what it means for Pochettino.

Now - can they take that momentum into the Dom Derby? We look ahead to Monday night's visit to Selhurst Park to take on a severely depleted Crystal Palace side.

It was also a very good Wednesday night at the office for CFCW - who cruised through to the Conti Cup semi-finals with a resounding 5-0 win over Sunderland. Next up, Crystal Palace in the FA Cup on Sunday!

We'll be back at the later time of Tuesday to reflect on events in SE25.

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Normal service resumed...

Matt Davies Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to pick through the bones of a pretty miserable 4-2 defeat by Wolves at Stamford Bridge.

We try and get to the bottom of where it all went wrong after another hugely disappointing result which left a sour atmosphere come the final whistle.

No time to feel sorry for themselves - with the unenviable task of a trip to Villa Park in the FA Cup fourth round replay.

As ever, at least CFCW know what they're doing - with an impressive 3-0 win over Everton at Kingsmeadow to keep their momentum and advantage at the top of the table.

We'll be back on Thursday to see whether Chelsea have booked their place in the next round of the FA Cup - and look ahead to the visit to Crystal Palace on Monday night.

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All those draws were boring anyway...

Matt Davies-Adams enlists the services of Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey to look back at the 4-1 defeat dished out by Liverpool on Wednesday night.

We begin with the transfer latest on deadline day, before turning our attention to events at Anfield with the help of a doom and gloom Simon Johnson on the whistle report.

Next up, Wolves come to town on Sunday afternoon. There's a look ahead to that one which is mercifully at Stamford Bridge given the recent woes on the road...

As ever, thank god for CFCW! Who signed off from the Champions League group stages in style with a 4-0 win out in Paris ahead of the visit of Everton in the WSL on Sunday evening.

We'll be back on Monday to round up another busy weekend of Blues news - and look ahead to Wednesday's FA Cup replay at Villa Park.

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They needed some extra games to turn the away form around anyway...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of the Athletic's finest - Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey - to look back on Friday night's relatively entertaining goalless draw with Aston Villa in the FA Cup.

Then there's a look ahead to Wednesday night's trip to Anfield, where Jürgen Klopp's farewell tour begins in earnest.

Meanwhile, CFCW kept up their title charge with a comfortable 3-0 win at Brighton... and guess what? Lauren James was very, very, very good again!

We'll be back on Thursday to preview the visit of Wolves to Stamford Bridge on Sunday - and look back on the League Cup final warm-up.

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Penalty shootout with Liverpool, anyone?!

Matt Davies-Adams has two of The Athletic's finest alongside him - Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson - to reflect on the emphatic 6-2 aggregate win over Boro to confirm Chelsea's safe passage to the League Cup final.

We hear from Liam on the final whistle and celebrate the hugely influential return of Ben Chilwell and continued mastery of Cole Palmer.

The cup football just keeps on coming, with Aston Villa in town for Friday night's FA Cup 4th Round tie.

Also success for CFCW - who confirmed top spot in Group D and a place in the quarterfinals of the Champions League with a 2-1 win over Real Madrid.

Plus - a chance to hear from Cobham kid Harvey Vale - who's thriving at Bristol Rovers and sat down with Simon to discuss his special relationship with Alfie Gilchrist.

We'll be back on Monday to hopefully toast to more success - before looking ahead to the tricky trip to Anfield in a dress rehearsal of the latest showdown between these two old rivals at Wembley.

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All hail Emma Hayes...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher as the Blues gear up for arguably their biggest game of the season against Middlesbrough on Tuesday night.

But we start with some love for CFCW manager Emma Hayes - who because the first woman to be honoured with the Football Writers' Tribute award at a ceremony on Sunday night. We hear from Hayes herself - and Fran Kirby on the huge impact she's had on her life and career.

There's a wrap up of the big WSL victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge which featured a hat-trick from the mercurial Lauren James.

We talk loan moves and transfers - with the news that Cesare Casadei and Diego Moreira are back at the club... plus, the latest on Broja's potential departure.

Then - a look ahead to the visit of injury-ravaged Boro on Tuesday - with Poch's boys needing to overturn a one-goal deficit if they're to progress to Wembley. 

We'll be back on Thursday to *hopefully* reflect on Chelsea's progress to the League Cup final - and to preview Friday night's visit of Aston Villa in the FA Cup!

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Poor old Ange...

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher in tow to look back on the fiery and thoroughly deserved 1-0 victory over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.

We talk the triumphant return of Nicholas Jackson, Caicedo's extraordinary engine and the much-improved showing from the Blues, buoyed on by a raucous crowd.

Now - can they translate that home form to Sunday's away day at Brentford?! Enzo Maresca's side are hoping to avoid suffering five straight Premier League defeats on the road when they face the Bees.

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the short trip to the Gtech and preview Thursday's Conference League quarterfinal first leg in Poland!

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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Pure profit, anyone?

Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey alongside him for your second weekly dose of Chelsea chat.

We begin with the news broken by The Athletic's David Ornstein that the club are prepared to listen to offers for striker Armando Broja.

Then we take your questions - including whether progress has been made, dream fully fit XI's, and when José Mourinho will return as manager...

Plus, our pal Jessy Parker Humphrey's drops by to preview the huge WSL clash for CFCW against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on that game - and look ahead to the League Cup semi-final second leg against Middlesbrough.

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Argylle, anyone?

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to reflect on the 1-0 victory over Fulham at Stamford Bridge...

Liam Twomey sends in his on the whistle report - before we take your thoughts and round up the story of the game, which wasn't necessarily pretty but secured the Blues' fourth straight home win for the first time since 2020.

Meanwhile, CFCW were back in action in the FA Cup - and had to rely on a two late goals in extra-time to overcome West Ham in the fourth round.

Chelsea's men might have the weekend off - but we'll be back on Thursday with a mailbag special!

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Are we sure it's not still 2023?

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey with the unenviable task of looking back on the 1-0 League Cup semi-final first leg defeat by Middlesbrough.

We plough through some of your angry thoughts and questions as we analyse the result - and where the blame should lie.

No time to dwell - with Fulham making the short trip down the road for a West London derby at lunchtime on Saturday. We preview that game before resurecting the quiz for the first time in 2024...

We'll be back on Monday to hopefully reflect on an important Premier League victory - and CFCW's return to action in the FA Cup!

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Well, we enjoyed the last 45 minutes at least...

Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey alongside him to reflect on the 4-0 victory over Preston North End in the third round of the FA Cup. We round up the game of two halves, ask whether Sterling is back in Poch's good books after that stunning free kick - and give some love to Alfie Gilchrist and the other Cobham kids who got the chance to shine.

The cup football just keeps on coming - with a trip to Teeside to preview ahead of Tuesday's League Cup semi-final first leg at Middlesbrough...

Plus, we've got reaction to the devastating news that CFCW's talismanic striker Sam Kerr has picked up a season-ending ACL injury. Jessy Parker Humphrey's sends in their verdict of what this means for the title race and the rest of the campaign going forward.

We'll be back on Thursday to round up events from the first leg, look ahead to the visit of Fulham to Stamford Bridge - and preview the return of the WSL.

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A whirlwind week and a half of festive football...

Matt Davies-Adams is back! With two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson alongside him - to reflect on the Blues' fortunes over Christmas and New Year.

There's lessons from the disappointing defeat at Wolves, late victory from the penalty spot against Crystal Palace and chaos at Kenilworth Road - which left MoPo's side with 6 points from a possible 9.

The games keep on coming - with Preston North End visiting SW6 in the FA Cup on Saturday evening - we tease ahead to that game too...

We'll be back next Monday to reflect on the third round and preview Tuesday's trip to Teeside to face Middlesbrough in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final.

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Season's greetings...

Matt Davies-Adams has got the WHOLE gang alongside him as we sign off for 2023 in a buoyant mood following the penalty shootout triumph over Newcastle.

There's a review of that game, a look back on a ~testing~ 2023 for CFC, plus a look ahead to hopefully happier times as we speculate as to what 2024 could have in store for Poch & co.

There's a preview of the upcoming games over Christmas against Wolves, Crystal Palace and Luton - plus Jessy Parker Humphrey's pops in to give their take on CFCW's win over Häcken and the wider picture for Emma Hayes' side.

Then - Matt and Producer Lucy face a bumper quiz...

We'll be back on the 3rd of January to round up all the festive fixture fallout and look ahead to the 3rd round of the FA Cup!

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Much, much needed...

Two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield - are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the crucial 2-0 win over Sheffield United. There's an on the whistle report from Simon Johnson, praise as always for Cole Palmer - and some head-scratching as to what the future holds for Conor Gallagher.

Then - it's all eyes on arguably the biggest match of the season as we preview the visit of Newcastle in Tuesday night's League Cup quarter-final.

Plus, CFCW got back to winning ways in a 3-0 win at Bristol City - including yet more sheer brilliance for Lauren James.

We'll be back on Thursday with our end of year bonanza rounding up the midweek fixtures, looking back on the annus horribilis that was 2023 - and looking ahead to a (hopefully) positive 2024.

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A set of matches that could define Chelsea's season?

Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher alongside him to look ahead to the visit of Sheffield United on Saturday.

But we begin with the hugely depressing news that captain Reece James will be out for the foreseeable future after aggravating his hamstring injury. Oh, and some amortisation chat too...

Then it's all eyes of the Blades, as we preview the game through the prism of potential starting XI's and what that could mean for Poch and co.

Plus - there's more quiz chaos as counting becomes an issue for our host...!

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the Sheffield United game and look ahead to the visit of Newcastle in the League Cup.

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39 points from 39 games in 2023...

Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to round up the latest frustrating defeat at Goodison Park.

We take your questions, discuss the general malaise around the club at the moment - and wonder whether the owners need to take more accountability for the current state of things on and off the pitch.

When it rains it pours - as Chelsea Women were comfortably beaten 4-1 by Arsenal at The Emirates in a hugely underwhelming performance from Emma Hayes' side.

We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to the visit of Sheffield United to Stamford Bridge.

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Eight points behind *this* United team...

Matt Davies Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to reflect on the horror 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford.

We take a deep dive into some of the worst elements of the performance, Pochettino's demeanour, ponder the bleakness of what this result means for the wider season - and take your questions.

Next up, the unenviable task of a trip to Goodison Park to take on an Everton side full of fury against the Premier League overlords.

The only silver lining is that Jessy Parker Humphrey's is back in the house to look ahead to the small matter of Arsenal v Chelsea in front of a near sell-out crowd at The Emirates.

Oh, and an Toffee related quiz to try and...raise spirits?!

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the fortunes of CFC and CFCW...

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Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to get back up to speed with all things Chelsea Football Club after the international break.

We begin with a round up of the latest Blues news since we've been off - including more stadium uncertainty, a new wonderkid and a revoked day off...

We've got a special guest, as club legend John Terry speaks to Simon Johnson to commemorate the 20th anniversary of THAT remarkable defence that conceded just 15 goals in 38 Premier League games in their record-breaking first title charge under Jose Mourinho in 2004-2005.

Then, Jessy Parker Humphreys does their best to round up a pretty crazy fortnight in the world of CFCW as they booked their place in the semi-finals of the Champions League in dramatic circumstances.

On Thursday it's all eyes on the Premier League as Spurs make the short trip across town to Stamford Bridge. We preview that game and it's importance for Enzo Maresca as the run-in to the end of the season begins in earnest.

We'll be back on Friday to run the rule over the visit of Tottenham and look ahead to the trip to Brentford!

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WITH: Luke Bosher, Liam Twomey and Jessy Parker Humphreys

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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Well - at least it's not dull right?!

Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to round up the bonkers 3-2 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge.

It was another rollercoaster of an afternoon involving Chelsea - but there's praise for a huge afternoon for Enzo Fernandez, thoughts on the Gallagher red and general chaos that comes with this side.

Plus we've got a rare midweek fixture to look forward to - with a trip to Old Trafford to take on a seemingly hopeless and hapless Manchester United side who are somehow five points above the Blues in the table.

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A response is needed...

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Dom Fifield and Luke Bosher alongside him to look ahead to the visit of Brighton to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

We ponder team selection given some of the costly suspensions in the backline, whether Roberto De Zerbi's swashbuckling style will actually suit Chelsea - and if the much-anticipated return of Nkunku could be upon us...

There's a quick recap of the Blues news elsewhere - including what Andrey Santos' next move could be following his failed loan at Forest - before we quiz!

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the Seagulls game and look ahead to the midweek visit to Old Trafford...

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It was all going too well...

Matt Davies-Adams has The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to reflect on the hugely disappointing 4-1 defeat at St. James' Park.

But we begin with our tributes to Terry Venables - who has sadly died at the age of 80.

There's analysis of where it all went so horribly wrong against Newcastle, Poch's post-match fury, ill-discipline and your thoughts on the performance.

At least we can always count on CFCW - continuing their unbeaten start to the season and picking up their 20th (!) consecutive home WSL win after their 5-2 triumph over Leicester at Kingsmeadow.

We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to the visit of old friends Brighton to Stamford Bridge.

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Better late than never...

Sickness has threatened to derail proceedings but alas - Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Producer Lucy alongside him to chat the latest Blues news and look ahead to the trip to Newcastle on Saturday.

We talk stadium redevelopment and the threat of sanctions before turning our focus to matters on the pitch - and Chelsea's hopes of coming away from Tyneside with all three points...

There's praise for CFCW after their turned on the style in the Champions League on Thursday night - plus Matt subjects us all to a quiz....

We'll be back on Monday (with hopefully a fully fit squad!) to reflect on the weekend's action.

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WHAT. A. GAME. !!!

Matt Davies-Adams has Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to reflect on the extraordinary 4-4 draw with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

We take your thoughts and questions - lauding Cole Palmer, the character and spirit showed by the players - and what an important week it's been for Mauricio Pochettino.

It was a good weekend all round - with CFCW picking up a 3-0 victory at Everton and the U21's tasting victory at Leeds.

We're taking our own imposed international break - but we'll be back next Thursday to look ahead to the trip to Newcastle once the Premier League returns!

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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Recovered from Monday night yet?

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey to look ahead to the visit of Manchester City to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

We ponder team selection, the Cole Palmer Derby, embracing the underdog status and whether the Blues are actually a bit better than we're giving them credit for...

The Emma Hayes farewell tour begins on Sunday - when CFCW make the trip to Everton. We have a quick look ahead to that one and reflect further on the news of Hayes' departure - before embarking on a quiz!

We'll be back on Monday to round up the City and Everton fixtures - whatever the results...

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The purest of pure Barclays...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson - to TRY and round up one of the most ludicrous matches in Premier League history.

It finished Tottenham 1 Chelsea 4 - but how did we get there and how on earth did Nicholas Jackson manage to score a hat-trick?! And why on earth did Spurs play into their hands?! And just what the HELL was going on?!!!

Amid all the chaos we almost forget the seismic news to reach us on Saturday - that rather unthinkably, Emma Hayes will be leaving the club at the end of the season. Times like these call for an emergency appearance from the one and only Jessy Parker Humphreys to tell us more.

We'll be back on Thursday to preview the visit of Manchester City (eek) to Stamford Bridge.

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A precious home win...

Luke Bosher, Dom Fifield and Matt Davies-Adams are with you to reflect on the 2-0 win over Blackburn which secured safe passage to the quarter-finals of the League Cup - and set up a meeting with high-flying Newcastle in the next round.

Simon Johnson pops up with his take live from Stamford Bridge - before we round up the rest of the main talking points from the ultimately comfortable win for the Blues.

Then it's the small matter of a look ahead to the visit to North London on Monday night in the first official 'Mauricio Pochettino Derby' as he takes on his former side Tottenham. We've got a full preview and look at how Chelsea can go about nullifying and ultimately beating the table-toppers...

There's a word on the other Blues news including CFCW's trip to Aston Villa - we've got a quiz which takes *rather* a long time to complete.

We'll be back on Tuesday hot off the back of that game to HOPEFULLY be reflecting on a statement win for Poch & co.

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Just when you think things are starting to turn...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to reflect on the 2-0 defeat by Brentford at Stamford Bridge.

With just one win in THIRTEEN Premier League home matches - we try and get to the root of the problem in SW6.

Attention then turns to Wednesday night - and the visit of Blackburn Rovers in the fourth round of the League Cup. We pick our starting XI for that game and highlight the importance of this competition for the Blues.

We'll be back on Thursday to hopefully assess safe passage to the next round - and look ahead to Monday night's visit to Tottenham in the Poch derby...

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Can Chelsea avoid being stung again?

The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to the visit of Brentford to Stamford Bridge.

We begin with an insight into the visitors with the help of Bees expert Jay Harris - plus questioning whether Ivan Toney is a likely January target for Mauricio Pochettino...

Plenty of focus on how Chelsea approach the game including some of the key selection issues - and how important it is to give the home crowd a much-needed win.

There's a brief round up of the Blues news elsewhere - before we quiz...

We'll be back on Monday to handle all the fallout from Saturday's early kick-off, plus look ahead to the visit of Blackburn Rovers in the League Cup on Wednesday night.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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On the 10th of March, Chelsea Football Club celebrated its 120th anniversary. It’s fair to say from 1905 to 2025 there’s been chaos, controversy, jubilation, heartache, success, failure and everything in between.  

On this episode, we follow the club into the modern day and discuss the seismic changes that have taken place behind the scenes since the takeover by BlueCo in 2022. 

Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to analyse the current state of the men’s team - which it’s fair to say is going through a bit of a tumultuous time! 

Then, we’re joined by The Athletic’s Dan Sheldon, who’s recently investigated some of the concerns around the ‘CFC LDN’ rebrand and whether there are wider connotations… 

We had to finish on a high note, so Jessy Parker Humphreys is with us to explain how despite it all - the women’s team have maintained their standards of excellence (Man City 1st leg aside!) and continued to win trophies while the men’s team have struggled to compete. 

• Read Simon's piece on Chelsea's rich history before 2003
• Read Liam's piece on Chelsea's most important match from each decade

Back on Monday to look ahead to the return to Premier League action with the small matter of Tottenham coming to Stamford Bridge - plus we'll check in on the fortunes of CFCW!

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey, Dan Sheldon and Jessy Parker Humphreys

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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So near yet so far...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to look back on the 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. We've got a downbeat Simon Johnson on the whistle report - but we're not quite so despondent about the result and performance in particular. We take your questions and comments and round up the win which slipped through Chelsea's grasp.

Chelsea Women continued their phenomenal winning record on home soil as they came from behind to beat Brighton 4-2 at Kingsmeadow. We touch on that victory for Emma Hayes' side which takes them joint top of the WSL table - and round up the rest of the Blues news.

We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to Saturday's lunchtime visit of Brentford to the Bridge.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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Let's *really* put this Chelsea side to the test then, shall we?

Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Dom Fifield alongside him as the Premier League returns...

We start with a preview of the visit of Arsenal to Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening and all the ~narrative~ around it.

There's a round up of the other Blues news - before paying tribute to Hazard the only way we know now... a quiz! We also pay our tributes - and share some favourite moments of magic.

We'll be back on Monday to hopefully reflect on some big wins for all those of a Chelsea persuasion.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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Back-to-back-to-back?!

Two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson - are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to round up the 4-1 win at Turf Moor which means the Blues head into the break on a high.

We talk through the result and take your questions - including Sterling's brilliance, praise for Palmer and whether this really means Mauricio Pochettino's side are starting to build some much needed momentum?

There was drama for Chelsea Women - who had to rely on a 96th minute equaliser from Guro Reiten to steal a point against the nine players of Manchester City.

Plus, we've got our own nursery rhyme for you which Matt delivers with real gusto..

We're taking a hiatus for the international break but will be back on Thursday 19th October to look ahead to the visit of Arsenal to Stamford Bridge on Saturday night.

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Dreaming of two Premier League wins on the bounce for the first time since March?!

Dom Fifield and Luke Bosher join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to the visit to Turf Moor to take on Burnley on Saturday afternoon.

There's also a huge tie for the women's team - making the trip to Manchester City and hoping to avenge their 2-0 defeat there last season.

Plus, Matt tries to redeem himself after a disgracefully easy quiz last week - which has us pondering obscure Chelsea midfielders from 2008...

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the fortunes of the men's and women's teams as we head into the second international break of the season.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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This whole winning malarkey is fun, isn't it?!

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's finest Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to reflect on the 2-0 win at Fulham under the lights on Monday night.

Producer Lucy and Simon send an excitable voice note - before we take hear from Levi Colwill, take your questions and round up a hugely positive night for Mauricio Pochettino's side.

It was also a good weekend for Chelsea Women - registering a 2-1 win over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in their WSL season opener as they go in search of their fifth straight title.

We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to the long trip to Turf Moor to face Burnley.

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Well, this is a foreign feeling...

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield alongside him to look back on the goal (!) and win (!) over good friends Brighton in a feisty League Cup encounter at Stamford Bridge.

The question is - can they keep it going down the road at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Monday night? There's a preview of that derby and plenty to ponder in terms of team selection. Up top? Right back? Left back? We try and figure out what system Mauricio Pochettino might employ against the Whites.

The WSL is finally back - with Chelsea Women getting their title defence underway against Tottenham on Sunday.

There's a look ahead to that, some hot pudding chat, and a quiz...

We'll be back on Tuesday to hopefully round up a winning weekend for all those involved with Chelsea.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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Is the season over yet?

Matt Davies-Adams is accompanied by two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson - to round up the inevitable 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.

We analyse the performance, Malo Gusto's red card - and Nicholas Jackson's inability to avoid yellows.

There's no time to feel sorry for themselves because old friends Brighton are in town on Wednesday night in the League Cup. We pick XI's for the game and wonder whether there's any hope of progress to the fourth round?!

We'll be back on Thursday to pick up the pieces from that match - and mercifully look ahead to the start of the new WSL season - and a Chelsea side who know a thing or two about winning...

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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Who needs European football anyway?

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey to look ahead to Sunday's visit of Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge.

We start with some... positivity?! As Michael Cox explains why the Blues' start to the season hasn't been as bad as it seems.

Plenty on the agenda as we take your questions including why there's so much negativity, whether too much pressure is being mounted on Nicholas Jackson - and the state of limbo Conor Gallagher finds himself in.

Plus - can Liam shed his quizzing hoodoo and get the better of Dom?

We'll be back on Monday to look back on the Villa game - and look ahead to the visit of our old friends Brighton in the League Cup on Wednesday night.

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Don't you just love a trip to the seaside...

Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the uninspiring goalless draw at Bournemouth on Sunday. Plus a chance to hear from Mauricio Pochettino - who says he can understand the grumblings from fans already...

We take your questions including why there's so little confidence in front of goal, whether the incredible number of injuries can be blamed for the poor start - and how much patience we should expect from the owners.

There's also a look ahead to what the next few weeks hold for the Blues fixture wise as we go in search of the next win - and a word on some of the cost-cutting behind the scenes.

We'll be back on Thursday to preview the visit of Aston Villa.

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Chelsea's title charge starts now...

The Athletic's Blues experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson join Matt Davies-Adams to wrap up the international break and look ahead to a trip to the seaside as they prepare to face tricky foes Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

We begin with a runthrough of the fortunes of some of Mauricio Pochettino's men on duty with their countries - including more struggles for Mykhailo Mudryk and pondering why Levi Colwill didn't get a shot for England while a certain out of favour defender did...

Next, we take a closer look at the squad audit Liam did for The Athletic -with a look at the strengths and weaknesses of this incredibly young crop of players which has been assembled.

Then it's all eyes on that game against the Cherries - a word on the latest with the ongoing search for a shirt sponsor, a special 'Elsewhere in Chelsea news' after the legends put on a show at Stamford Bridge - before we wrap things up with a quiz...

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the trip to the seaside and hopefully an important three points for the Blues!

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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On the 10th of March, Chelsea Football Club celebrated its 120th anniversary. It’s fair to say from 1905 to 2025 there’s been chaos, controversy, jubilation, heartache, success, failure and everything in between.  

On this episode, we go back to July 1st, 2003 - and the day the course of the club’s history changed forever when Roman Abramovich became owner. Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic’s Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson alongside him to reminisce about the glory days, the José years - and the experience of covering the club during that period. 

And what was it like to be a fan growing up in that era? Younger fans are often tarred with a glory hunter brush, but Luke Bosher explains what it was like to be introduced to the club when they were serial winners and at the height of their powers. 

Plus, Liam Twomey’s back to help us finish off our overview of the defining fixtures from each decade, from the 1980s through to the modern day. 

• Read Simon's piece on Chelsea's rich history before 2003
• Read Liam's piece on Chelsea's most important match from each decade

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey, Luke Bosher & Dom Fifield 

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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There's something awfully familiar about sitting 12th in the table...

Matt Davies-Adams has his professional and personal allegiances tested in the company of The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield.

We begin by reflecting on the 1-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge. There's team selection dilemmas, performance worries and goalscoring difficulties.

Then, a chance to round up the deadline day dealings after the window *slammed* shut on Friday - and a look at the transfer business across the summer as a whole.

We're taking our own international break - but will see you next Thursday (the 14th of September) to preview the trip to Bournemouth.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher alongside him to reflect on the 2-1 win over League Two AFC Wimbledon in the second round of the League Cup.

By the time you listen to the podcast this *whole* section may be completely redundant - but with just over 24 hours to go in the transfer window we talk through some of the latest done and potential deals - including Cole Palmer, Emile Smith Rowe, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella and more...

With the international break just around the corner, we preview the visit of Nottingham Forest to Stamford Bridge.

And finally - it's a first outing for the Bosher v Twomey match-up in the quiz...

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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Three whole points for Chelsea Football Club...

It's a Bank Holiday bonanza as Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey bask in the glory of just a second win in 17 games for the Blues.

We reflect on the 3-0 victory over Luton - and celebrate another sensational performance from Raheem Sterling who bagged a brace for Mauricio Pochettino's men.

There's the obligatory transfer talk as we count down to the end of the window - including the arrival of goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, potential loan to Manchester United of Marc Cucurella - and what Andrey Santos should expect at the City Ground.

Then - we pick our starting XI for Wednesday night's visit of AFC Wimbledon - as the Blues get their League Cup campaign underway.

We'll be back on Thursday to round up that match and looking ahead to the visit of Nottingham Forest ahead of the international break!

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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