Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

The final day of the Premier League season is upon us - and our Chelsea experts Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield have assembled alongside Matt Davies-Adams to bring you all the build up to Sunday's game at Villa Park.There's full reaction to Tuesday night's pivotal 2-1 win over Leicester which put the Blues in the driving seat for a top four spot - then we get the inside line on Aston Villa with The Athletic's Gregg Evans.Your questions answered, a word on the John Terry effect for the Villans - and early thoughts on how team selection could be shaping up ahead of the Champions League final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey to talk all things Chelsea after a weekend to forget for the men's and women's teams.As the dust settles on two cup final defeats, we dissect where it all went wrong at Wembley for Thomas Tuchel's side against Leicester.After a chastening night in Gothenburg for Emma Hayes' side - Women's Football Correspondent Katie Whyatt helps us dissect the 4-0 defeat at the hands of a ruthless Barcelona.Attention then turns to Tuesday night - and a showdown with Leicester for a top four spot - in front of 8,000 lucky Chelsea fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A weekend with not one but TWO major finals calls for a bumper podcast...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson, Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey to pick the bones from the unexpected 1-0 defeat by Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.Then all eyes turn to Wembley and Gothenburg, where the men's and women's teams go in pursuit of the FA Cup and Champions League.We've got all the build up to both ties - with a trip down memory lane, thoughts on facing Leicester and a look at what Thomas Tuchel's side needs to do if they're to be lifting the trophy come Saturday night.We're also joined by former Blues player Gemma Davison to preview what could be a historic evening in Sweden for Emma Hayes' side as they take on Barcelona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey to talk all things Chelsea as the season reaches its climax.There's a look back at the deserved victory over Manchester City at the Etihad, a preview of Wednesday night's tie with Arsenal - and we celebrate Chelsea Women as they wrapped up the WSL title in emphatic style.Your questions answered, we analyse the Blues chances of securing that all-important top four spot, and salute Sam Kerr aka the good Timo Werner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does booking your spot in the Champions League final call for? A bonus episode!Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson, Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey to reflect on a night to remember for Thomas Tuchel's side as the Blues triumphed over the (not so) mighty Real Madrid.We give our analysis of the thoroughly impressive 3-1 aggregate victory, answer your questions, feel sorry for Eden Hazard - and wonder what this means for Saturday's crucial Premier League encounter at the Etihad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield alongside him as The Athletic's Chelsea experts take a closer look at a defining week for the men's and women's teams.Women’s Football Correspondent Katie Whyatt is with us to reflect on Emma Hayes' history makers - as the Blues book their place in the Champions League final after a thriller against Bayern Munich at Kingsmeadow. It's now over to Thomas Tuchel's side, with a full preview of Wednesday night's finely poised second-leg clash with Real Madrid.Plus, a word on the routine 2-0 victory over Fulham in the Premier League - and a look ahead to Saturday's trip to the Etihad to face Manchester City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Davies-Adams is joined as ever by The Athletic's Chelsea experts - Dom Fifield, Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to give their verdict on a rainy night in Madrid.There's full analysis of the 1-1 draw with Real in the Champions League semi-final first leg, your questions answered - and Alvaro Romeo has the view from Spain ahead of next week's second leg showdown.In the Premier League, we look back at the crucial 1-0 victory over West Ham - and preview Saturday's latest London derby as the Blues welcome Fulham to Stamford Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts - Simon Johnson, Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey alongside him to *try* and sum up a extraordinary 72 hours in football.We discuss the who, what, where, when, why and how of the short-lived Super League - and take a closer look at the Blues' involvement, plus what the longer lasting ramifications could be.Amid all the drama off the pitch there's also time to reflect on Tuesday night's sideshow - the goalless draw with Brighton - and look ahead to Saturday's clash with West Ham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea posse - Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield in tow to discuss progress to the Champions League semi-finals for Thomas Tuchel's side.Before the Blues worry about their next European showdown they've got the small matter of an FA Cup semi-final against a formidable Manchester City side to worry about. We preview the game - and quickly move on from *that* Kepa/ Sarri saga the last time these two met at Wembley back in 2019.As always, there's time for your questions, a quick word on the victory at Selhurst Park - and a closer look at what's going on elsewhere at Chelsea Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield, Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to dissect Saturday's horror showing against West Brom.It's off to the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Porto - as the Athletic's Jack Lang shines a spotlight on what the Blues should expect from their Portuguese opponents.Plus - there's time for a preview of the Dom Derby - or El Domico - as Thomas Tuchel's side face Crystal Palace in the Premier League next weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.