Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

The luck of future champions?Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin along for the ride to reflect on the very lucky three points picked up at Vicarage Road against Watford in the 2-1 win - looking closely at the narrative surrounding Andreas Christensen's future and the growing list injury concerns for Thomas Tuchel.Then it's onto Saturday's Premier League trip to West Ham - where the Blues will be looking for a far better performance if they're to triumph over their London rivals.Chelsea legend and TEN-TIME FA Cup winner Katie Chapman is with us to preview Sunday's enticing final at Wembley against fierce rivals Arsenal.There's a word on the Ballon d'Or and FIFA Club World Cup - and last but not least, Matt tries to outfox his opponents in the latest quiz after far too much success of late... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curse those Stamford Bridge floodlights...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 1-1 draw with Manchester United.We analyse the lack of attacking spark despite dominating possession and chances, what more Ruben Loftus-Cheek could do to fulfil his potential - and ponder whether Thomas Tuchel's post-match pleasantries are all they seem.Then there's midweek Premier League action to look forward to - as the Blues get ready to travel to Vicarage Road on Wednesday night to face Watford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not a bad way to ring in your 50th game in charge...Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the commanding 4-0 win over Juventus as Chelsea confirmed their progression to the last 16 of the Champions League.Attention then turns to Sunday's visit of Manchester United - with The Athletic's Adam Crafton joining us with the latest on a tumultuous week for the club following the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjær.Plus, Matt suspects foul play as the latest Thursday quiz causes shock and awe... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there anything better than N'Golo Kanté doing N'Golo Kanté things?Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Liam Twomey in tow to reflect on the comprehensive 3-0 victory at Leicester.With Champions League matchday five just around the corner, The Athletic's Italian football expert James Horncastle joins us to look ahead to the visit of the Old Lady to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.Plus, we salute Super Fran Kirby after joining the 100 club in another excellent victory for Emma Hayes' side thanks to the 5-0 thrashing of Birmingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a BUMPER Straight Outta Cobham as the Premier League returns...Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield alongside him to catch up with some of the key Blues news as the international break draws to a close.The Athletic's Leicester correspondent Rob Tanner joins the team to give an insight into the Foxes ahead of Saturday's trip to the King Power.And there's another epic Thursday quiz which gets everyone in a tizz... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The big wins keep coming for CFCW...Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey along for the ride to round up the performances of some of the Blues out and about on international duty.Flo Lloyd-Hughes drops in to discuss Chelsea Women's emphatic 4-0 victory over Manchester City as they close the gap at the top of the WSL table.Plus, we take a closer look at some of the potential transfer ins and outs in the backline with January looming just around the corner... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven's the lucky number yet again...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and Liam Twomey to celebrate Chelsea Women's emphatic 7-0 victory over Servette in the Champions League as they took command of Group A. Then the mailbox is open - as we answer some of your questions including goal of the season so far, what next for Terry & Lampard - and our ultimate 5-a-side teams with a twist.And as ever, Matt's fearsome Thursday quiz causes chaos and anguish... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

70% possession, 25 shots - but forced to settle for a point...Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin are in the hot seat alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 1-1 draw with Burnley.We analyse the result, give Reece James his dues for another star performance - and discuss Callum Hudson-Odoi's decision NOT to accept the call up to England U21's.Plus, Flo Lloyd-Hughes is in the house to reflect on Chelsea Women's 1-0 win at Aston Villa - and look ahead to the trip to Servette on matchday three of the Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's that? Another former Chelsea manager rocking up at Tottenham?Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt-Davies Adams to reflect on the return of the one and only Antonio Conte to the capital...There's a look back at the 1-0 victory over Malmö, a look ahead to the visit of Burnley - and some Thursday quizzing action to get you in the mood for Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 League matchday four just around the corner we take a brief look ahead to what should be a routine trip to Malmö - and shine a light on the contrasting fortunes of two Blues out on loan - Conor Gallagher and Billy Gilmour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.