Year: 2018

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Lionel Messi of Barcelona is challenged by Andreas Christensen of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC at Camp Nou on March 14, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Andreas Christensen’s benching should not be a concern yet

Chelsea’s FA Youth Cup dominance translating into first-team potential

Chelsea: Olivier Giroud has more than one job as a starting striker

Mason Mount: Chelsea’s next big academy star or another Lewis Baker?

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Mark Hughes, Manager of Southampton greets Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Tactics and Transfers: Chelsea cannot fire Conte and be financially prudent

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea gives his team instructions during The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on April 22, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Chelsea have the players and tools to make 3-5-2 work but not the attitude

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Eden Hazard of Chelsea shoots during the Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Eden Hazard joins Olivier Giroud in the latest 3-5-2 variant

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea celebrates scoring the first goal during the The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on April 22, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Swansea vs. Chelsea predictions: Blues will not need great football to win

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Newcastle on January 28, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea need Marcos Alonso at LWB more than Barcelona needs him at CB

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Banners are seen in remembrance of former football player and coach Ray Wilkins prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on April 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho failed in his attempt to clean up his Chelsea legacy

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Olivier Giroud: Only Chelsea player worth having in this week’s FanDuel

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Cesc Fabregas, Marcos Alonso and Olivier Giroud of Chelsea looks dejected during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on April 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea must be ready for whichever Swansea shows up on Saturday

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Banners are seen in remembrance of former football player and coach Ray Wilkins prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on April 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea resigned to lean years, budgets, and managers

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC at Camp Nou on March 14, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea loanee Charly Musonda’s hype train runs out of steam

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea makes a save during the Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Caballero matches up to Courtois, but both lag their top-six peers

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea gives his team instructions during The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on April 22, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Conte still coming to terms with Mourinho’s legacy on transfers

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Willy Caballero of Chelsea celebrates following the The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on April 22, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Top-four finish still possible if everything goes in their favour

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Cesc Fabregas, Marcos Alonso and Olivier Giroud of Chelsea looks dejected during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on April 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Crunch time: Chelsea players making a last-ditch effort for a World Cup spot

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 13: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea walks across the pitch during a Chelsea training session on the eve of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 match against FC Barcelona at Nou Camp on March 13, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Chelsea versus Arsenal: The Gunners will win the race for any manager

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea clashes with Joe Hart of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on April 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea new boys showing signs of second season success after slumps

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 13: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea walks across the pitch during a Chelsea training session on the eve of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 match against FC Barcelona at Nou Camp on March 13, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Carlo Ancelotti’s talks with Italy strengthen Antonio Conte’s place at Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea celebrates scoring the 2nd Chelsea goal with Cesar Azpilicueta during the The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on April 22, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Cesar Azpilicueta: A Chelsea legend with an uncertain future

TURIN, ITALY - APRIL 22: Kalidou Koulibaly of SSC Napoli scores a goal during the serie A match between Juventus and SSC Napoli on April 22, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Kalidou Koulibaly scores vital goal, obviously linked to the Blues

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC at Camp Nou on March 14, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Antonio Conte’s new tactics and roles hint at his intent for 2018/19

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea gives his team instructions during The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on April 22, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Chelsea headline player of the year nominations with players they sold

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea celebrates scoring the first goal during the The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on April 22, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Chelsea: What Conte says about Giroud speaks volumes about Batshuayi

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea celebrates scoring the 2nd Chelsea goal with Cesar Azpilicueta during the The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on April 22, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Blues finally showing a unifying spirit

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea celebrates his sides victory with Willian of Chelsea after the Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Soton: Predictions for setting up one more trip to Wembley