Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

Not much sting in that one...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the goalless draw with Brentford. There's bafflement over Kai Havertz, praise for the impact subs, and a word on Broja's first start - with no Sam in sight!We've then got eyes on events at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening - with Manchester United in town for an early top four battle, with the visitors just a point behind the Blues in the table. United expert Carl Anka drops by to give us the inside steer on Erik ten Hag's side.There's a round up of the Blues news elsewhere - including another injury blow for N'golo Kante, growing excitement around Omari Hutchinson - and a quiz to get you in the mood for Saturday's game - all as we celebrate our 200th episode of Straight Outta Cobham!Produced by Lucy Oliva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a Kepa Arrizabalaga appreciation pod...Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on a fifth straight win for Graham Potter's side courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. We chat Kepa heroics, the loss of Reece James and two long overdue goals for Mason Mount.There's a quick turnaround with a trip to Brentford on Wednesday night - we preview that game, question whether Chelsea would ever go for a player like Ivan Toney - and give some predictions of what to expect as the hectic October schedule rumbles on.Plus - we recap Chelsea Women's 3-1 win over Everton - and the news that Emma Hayes will be missing from the sidelines following emergency surgery.We'll be back on Thursday to give you the lowdown on the midweek trip to the Gtech Community Stadium - and look ahead to the visit of Manchester United...Produced by Lucy Oliva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a bit *too much* Big Fik Energy...Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin are in the hot seat alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the 2-0 win over AC Milan - as Graham Potter's men surged to the top of Group E after an eventful evening at the San Siro.The Blues are back in Premier League action on Sunday afternoon as they make the trip to Villa Park - we look ahead to that game - round up the news elsewhere...and quiz!We'll be back on Monday to look back on the Aston Villa game - and look ahead to the midweek trip to Brentford.Produced by Lucy Oliva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wolves... tamed.Liam Twomey and Jessy Parker Humphrey's are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge - as Graham Potter's side capped off a week with three straight wins in style. There's love for Diego, special praise for Azpi and Gallagher - and whether Kai Havertz is *finally* really hitting his stride.Next up - it's a trip to the San Siro as matchday four of the Champions League rolls around - and the Blues will be looking to get the better of AC Milan once again.There's a quick 'Elsewhere in Chelsea news' - and a word on what Athletic subscribers can enjoy...We'll be back on Thursday night to reflect on the trip to Italy - and look ahead to the trip to Aston Villa.Produced by Lucy Oliva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big step forward?Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin join Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the big 3-0 win over AC Milan at Stamford Bridge to reinvigorate the Blues' Champions League campaign. There's praise for Aubameyang and James, fingers crossed for Fofana - and whether this is a sign of a real turning point for the squad with a chaotic month of fixtures to come.Next up in the Premier League - Wolves and a certain Diego Costa are in town. We look ahead to that one, share some favourite Costa memories - and cap things off with a quiz...We'll be back on Monday to reflect on that game - and look ahead to the trip out to Italy to take on the Rossoneri at the San Siro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's nothing quite like a last minute winner...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the dramatic 2-1 win over Crystal Palace - courtesy of a last-gasp screamer from Conor Gallagher.With the Premier League points in the bag - attention turns to the crucial visit of AC Milan in the Champions League - with three points looking vital if Graham Potter's side are to make it out of the group stages. Plus - a certain former player drops by to help us look ahead to Wednesday night!There's a brief look at the other Blues news - and a word on the rumoured agreement to bring Christopher Nkunku to Stamford Bridge next season...We'll be back on Thursday to reflect on that game - and look ahead to the meeting with Wolves on Saturday afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Until the World Cup, international break...Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams as we gear up for the return of the men's domestic football.We begin with memories of Ramires and John Obi Mikel - who both announced their retirement from the game in midweek - with iconic goals, bags of appearances and plenty of medals between them.Chelsea Women made it two wins from three after a 3-1 victory over West Ham - Jessy Parker-Humphreys sends in their post-match thoughts before a break in domestic play for Emma Hayes' side.We've got a round up of how some of the Blues fared on international duty - before looking ahead to the Dom Derby as Graham Potter's side make the trip to Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon in the long-awaited return to Premier League action.And a quiz on the Eagles would just be far to easy wouldn't it?!We'll be back on Monday to reflect on that match - and look ahead to the crucial visit of AC Milan in the Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's good genes, and then there's James genes...Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on Chelsea Women's 2-0 win over Manchester City as they registered their first three points of the WSL season.As the international break rumbles on for the men's team - Matt opens his mailbag to take your questions - including priorities for Potter, players who might get more of a look in, and whether Thomas Tuchel could make an audacious swoop in as England boss...We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to the Dom Derby as Chelsea make the trip to Crystal Palace as the Premier League returns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've (not) got a Freund in me...Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin in tow to mull over the latest Blues news.We begin with the ongoing search for a sporting director, with target Christoph Freund seemingly committing his future to RB Salzburg. There's the latest on the search to fill the role - plus the unpleasant business surrounding the sacking of commercial director Damian Willoughby.Chelsea Women are looking to get back on track after their shock defeat by Liverpool when they face Manchester City on Sunday in the WSL - we take a look at that game.Plus, Matt devises a fiendish five-round quiz to beat the international break blues...to varying degrees of success!We'll be back on Monday to round up the weekend's action and to take a look at how the men's international players have got on across the globe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not quite the start we were expecting...Jessy Parker Humphreys and Dom Fifiield join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the clash between Chelsea and Liverpool which *did* go ahead - as Emma Hayes' side were shocked courtesy of two penalties in the 2-1 defeat to begin their WSL campaign.The international break may now be underway - but there's plenty of other Blues news to round up including the rumoured impending arrival of a new sporting director - plus a behind doors friendly, an under 21's Dom Derby - and Conor Gallagher's 'demotion' from the senior England squad.We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to Chelsea v Manchester City in the WSL - and check in on any other headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.