Year: 2018

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: David Luiz of Chelsea is challenged by Nathan Ake of AFC Bournemouth during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on December 19, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

Chelsea: No days off for David Luiz since Sarri’s best XI doubles as the depth

Chelsea cannot forget how to win ugly as they try to play pretty

Chelsea: Ruben Loftus-Cheek deserves to start but where does he fit best?

Chelsea: Ruben Loftus-Cheek leads player ratings vs. Bournemouth

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Davide Zappacosta of Chelsea crosses the ball which is defelcted in for Chelsea second goal of the game during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Derby County at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Bournemouth predictions: Making cherry pie of the Carabao Cup

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Molineux on December 5, 2018 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea is limited in the transfer market due to non-homegrowns

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Callum Wilson of AFC Bournemouth competes for a header with David Luiz of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on September 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Callum Wilson is not the quick fix to homegrown and striker needs

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Stewards hold back Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United as he clashes with the Chelsea backroom staff during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

History will remember Jose Mourinho for Chelsea, not Manchester United

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Lewis Dunk of Brighton and Hove Albion heads the ball wide under pressure from Antonio Ruediger of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Three quick lessons Chelsea can take from Brighton for the upcoming month

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Eden Hazard of Chelsea is challenged by Bernardo Silva of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on December 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Eden Hazard as false-nine was a last resort but is now the best option

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Christmas hats are left on seats for Chelsea supporters prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on December 16, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Six Blue Christmas gifts for the true supporter (or mere fan) in your life

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea is shown a yellow card during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri can count his blessings and keep Marcos Alonso in XI

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Eden Hazard of Chelsea scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Hazard as false-9 caps first stage of Sarrismo

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

A tale of two Chelsea’s against Brighton: Eden Hazard the protagonist

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea celebrates scoring the opening goal with Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Molineux on December 05, 2018 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Predictions for Chelsea at Brighton: Three points to keep pace

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Ngolo Kanté of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on November 04, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Brighton vs. Chelsea: Three things to look for from Maurizio Sarri’s XI

ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Romelu Lukaku of Belgium sinks to his knees in celebration at the final whistle following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Belgium and Japan at Rostov Arena on July 2, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Romelu Lukaku’s strange saga shows a different Chelsea reality

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Pedro after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on November 04, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Alvaro Morata’s first season cautions against rushing back from injury

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Frank Lampard of Derby County embraces Gary Cahill of Chelsea after the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Derby County at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Gary Cahill deserves more respect from Chelsea fans

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Shane Duffy of Brighton and Hove Albion jumps with Willy Caballero and Marcos Alonso of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at Amex Stadium on January 20, 2018 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Talking tactics: Chelsea’s trip to Brighton not as easy as it seems

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Maurizio Sarri, Head Coach of Chelsea looks on during the FA Community Shield between Manchester City and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 5, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri may come to regret losing his locker room leaders

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Europa League Group L match between Chelsea and PAOK at Stamford Bridge on November 29, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chelsea predictions at MOL Vidi: Introducing the expected apathy (xA) measure

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Emerson of Chelsea celebrates with his teammates and a fan after he scores his sides first goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on September 26, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

MOL Vidi vs. Chelsea: Blues have little to play for but a lot to say

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 24, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Varied Chelsea rumors point towards a splash in January

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Alvaro Morata and Gary Cahill of Chelsea stretch for the ball during the UEFA Europa League Group L match between Chelsea and Vidi FC at Stamford Bridge on October 4, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea clear-eyed about Europa League for final visit to “the boys from Dave”

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Eden Hazard of Chelsea is challenged by Bernardo Silva of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on December 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri can help Eden Hazard learn to love the false-nine

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League Group L match between Chelsea and Vidi FC at Stamford Bridge on October 4, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: AC Milan has no place and is no place for Alvaro Morata on loan

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: N'golo Kante of Chelsea is challenged by Leroy Sane of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on December 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s up-and-down week will shift – but not settle – ongoing debates