Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

The winless streak against Liverpool stretches to 10...Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher with him to look back on Sunday afternoon's 2-1 defeat at Anfield. We talk Reece's return, defensive fragility and the Neto v Sancho selection conundrum - plus a chance to hear from Enzo Maresca in conversation with Simon after the game.The attention turns to Thursday night's Conference League jaunt to Athens to take on Panathinaikos.Plus, Chelsea Women continue their winning start to the season with a 5-2 rout of Spurs - with a simply stunning goal from Johanna Rytting Kaneryd which left some of us choking at the breakfast table!We'll be back on Friday to review the Blues' trip to Greece and look ahead to Sunday's Premier League clash with Newcastle.HOST: Matt Davies-AdamsWITH: Simon Johnson & Luke BosherPRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's about to get real...Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him as we get back into the swing of domestic matters.We round up all the news from across the international break - including plenty of honours, national team fortunes and the return of Thomas Tuchel...Then it's all eyes on the trip to Anfield! The Athletic's Liverpool correspondent James Pearce stops by to give us an insight into Arne Slot's side ahead of Sunday's game - whilst we take a closer look at the key selection issues going into the clash.There's a round up of CFCW's recent fortunes - and a quiz!We'll be with you again on Monday to look back on the visit to Anfield (if Producer Lucy returns from Miami!) and preview Thursday's trip to Panathinaikos.HOST: Matt Davies-AdamsWITH: Liam Twomey & Simon JohnsonPRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Those trees are awfully tricky...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey to look back on Sunday's spicy 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest. So - was it a point gained or two dropped given the circumstances? And what's wrong with Enzo Fernández?Champions League football is back at Stamford Bridge! Chelsea Women get their campaign underway on Tuesday night when they take on Real Madrid. Jessy Parker Humphrey's swings by to preview that game and reflect on their early season fortunes under Sonia Bompastor.We'll be back after the international break to round up all the latest Blues news while we've been away AND look ahead to the huge trip to Anfield to take on Liverpool.HOST: Matt Davies-AdamsWITH: Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey & Jessy Parker-HumphreysPRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday night under the lights...Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher in tow to look back on the 4-2 victory over Gent in Matchday 1 of the Conference League at Stamford Bridge.Then - it's all eyes on the MDA Derby with Nottingham Forest in town on Sunday afternoon!Plus, CFCW may have the weekend off after the botched scheduling drama - BUT congratulations are in order for Millie Bright...We'll be back on Monday to reflect on Sunday's visit of Forest before pausing for the second international break of the season.HOST: Matt Davies-AdamsWITH: Simon Johnson & Luke BosherPRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Cole's world and we're all just living in it...Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to go full fanboy after a truly remarkable showing from Cole Palmer in the crazy 4-2 victory over Brighton on Saturday afternoon.After revelling in that glory it's all eyes on Thursday night's first UEFA Conference League 'League Stage' match - with Belgian side Gent in town. Listener Stephane - who's got a foot in both camps - give us an insight into what Chelsea can expect from the visitors.Plus, CFCW continued their perfect start to the season with a whopping 7-0 win at Crystal Palace. Jessy Parker Humphrey's drops in to give us the lowdown - and the latest on some scheduling shenanigans...We'll be back on Friday to reflect on the Blues' Conference League exploits the night before - and look ahead to Sunday's visit of Nottingham Forest!HOST: Matt Davies-AdamsWITH: Luke Bosher, Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey & Jessy Parker HumphreysPRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not a bad whole new starting XI...Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey with him for your second weekly dose of Chelsea chat.The Blues cruised into the fourth round of the League Cup following their 5-0 victory over League Two Barrow... we look back on the game and hear from Pedro Neto in conversation with our very own Simon Johnson, who scored his first goal for the club.Then it's all eyes on Saturday's game against unbeaten Brighton at Stamford Bridge. We weigh up the chances of Christopher Nkunku starting - and rate the overall prospects against Fabian Hürzeler's side.There's a word on CFCW's second Friday night game in succession as they prepare to face newly promoted Crystal Palace, plus all the other Blues news AND the latest quiz match up between Bosher and Twomey...We'll be back on Monday to round up the visit of the Seagulls - and look ahead to the start of the Europa Conference League proper - with Belgian outfit Gent in town on Thursday night.HOST: Matt Davies-AdamsWITH: Liam Twomey and Luke BosherPRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 goals in 12 London derbies already?Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey - alongside him to look back on the impressive 3-0 win over West Ham at London Stadium on Saturday.We heap praise on Nicholas Jackson and Moisés Caicedo for their stellar performances - hear from Tosin in the mixed zone with Simon - and reflect on the presence of Todd Boehly AND Behdad Eghbali in the posh seats...Plus, there were a big three points to kick off their WSL campaign and title defence for Sonia Bompastor's CFCW - 1-0 winners against Aston Villa on Friday night.We'll be back on Thursday to reflect on the League Cup third round tie against Barrow AND look ahead to Saturday's visit of Brighton.HOST: Matt Davies-AdamsWITH: Liam Twomey & Simon JohnsonPRODUCER: Lucy Oliva (who apologises for the late publication of the podcast due to flight chaos on the way back from New York!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Davies Adams is back with Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to assess a relatively relaxing week by recent Chelsea standards.  We talk changes up top for the game against West Ham, who would get your nod between Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku?And a listener asks who’s the right choice for right back with both Malo Gusto and Reece James out injured? Plus, who'll triumph in the latest quiz?!We'll be back next Thursday to reflect on the trip to the London stadium - and look ahead to hosting Brighton at the Bridge.HOST: Matt Davies-AdamsWITH: Liam Twomey & Simon JohnsonPRODUCER: Steve Hankey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has anyone got a spare yellow card?Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey - to look back on the scrappy 1-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday night.We talk big stops from Robert Sánchez, a 45 minute debut to remember for Jadon Sancho - love for Renato Veiga and eye catching headlines...Then, it's all eyes on the WSL as the Sonia Bompastor era officially begins on Friday evening. We draft in our friend Jessy Parker Humphreys to preview the opening day clash against Aston Villa - and hopes for the upcoming season.We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to Saturday's visit to West Ham - and take another look at Friday night's WSL opener against Villa.HOST: Matt Davies-AdamsWITH: Luke Bosher, Liam Twomey & Jessy Parker HumphreysPRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fun fact: it's never, ever, ever, EVER dull at Chelsea Football Club.Matt Davies Adams is back with Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to reflect on all the latest Blues news we've missed during the international break. Spoiler alert... quite a lot has happened!We talk ownership crisis and stadium moves - before turning our attention to Saturday night's visit to Bournemouth.Plus, who'll triumph in the latest quiz?!We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the trip to the seaside - and look ahead to the start of the WSL season!HOST: Matt Davies-AdamsWITH: Liam Twomey & Simon JohnsonPRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices