Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

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 will face up at Stamford Bridge come Saturday lunchtime.And - in honour of the 100th episode of Straight Outta Cobham - Matt has concocted a special quiz fitting of the occasion... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 extraordinary records.Attention then turns to Wednesday night as the Blues begin their Carabao Cup campaign. We predict who Thomas Tuchel will include in his starting XI as Aston Villa return to Stamford Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 news.Plus - this week's quiz sees some casual trolling of a certain José Mourinho and his Instagram prowess... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 exactly what Thomas Tuchel's side should expect from the visitors as the group stages get underway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 anger and despair for the lads... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 get the lowdown on the prolific striker and how he's viewed back home.Plus, we take a closer look at Simon's latest piece available via The Athletic which shines a spotlight on the Chelsea academy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 season upon us -The Athletic's Women's Football Correspondent Katie Whyatt joins us for a closer look at the title credentials of reigning champions Chelsea - who get their campaign underway at Arsenal on Sunday.And for all you quizzers out there - Matt's done it again with a (more than) slightly tenuous connection to birthday boys Ruud Gullit and Pat Nevin... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 information.

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 get on this season... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more information.