Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

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 Newcastle United.And of course - the latest edition of Matt's quiz causes delight and despair... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.There's a round up of other Chelsea news, more press box food fodder - and a look at what the chaps have got in store for Athletic subscribers this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Radio Norfolk's Chris Goreham.There's a customary quiz, very fond memories of Antonio Conte - and some love for the Stamford Bridge press box and its butter chicken! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 shifts back to the Champions League, with the European champions welcoming Malmö to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Giroud, who's been speaking to The Athletic's David Ornstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 announced last Friday - with plenty of Chelsea representation - we discuss what the odds are of the coveted trophies making their way to SW6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 time of their Champions League group stage opener against Wolfsburg.And it wouldn’t be a Thursday without a quiz to put our panel to shame…  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on board to tell us about his double dose of Blues action after watching the women's AND men's teams both win on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 across the pitch.Thomas Tuchel's side have to refocus with the imminent visit of Southampton at Stamford Bridge - there's a preview of that clash, plus a Saints related quiz to get you in the mood ahead of kick-off come Saturday afternoon... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 questions - and celebrate Chelsea Women's emphatic 6-1 victory at Manchester United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.