Year: 2018

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Phil Foden of Manchester City is challenges Pedro of Chelsea 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)

Five things we learned in Chelsea’s emphatic win over Manchester City

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Sarri’s masterpiece was about more than tactics

Chelsea: Club over player as Eden Hazard plays up top

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri refreshed fans’ faith by putting results over theory

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’s tweaks worked but what stays in place going forward?

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Leroy Sane of Manchester City shoots and Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea blocks 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 ratings vs. City: Azpilicueta, Luiz, Kante give Sarrismo biggest win yet

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 vs. Manchester City predictions: Blue blood bath at Stamford Bridge

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea gives instruction to his team 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)

Chelsea: Pep Guardiola’s first season should be the guide for Maurizio Sarri’s

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)

Talking tactics: Chelsea versus the misunderstood Manchester City

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City holds off David Luiz of Chelsea 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)

Manchester City will test Chelsea fans’ desire for sacrificially beautiful football

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Willian of Chelsea is challenged by Nathan Ake of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on September 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea should stop being a safe space for underperforming veteran players

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Matt Doherty of Wolverhampton Wanderers shoots under pressure from Marcos Alonso of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Molineux on December 5, 2018 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Marcos Alonso is not the problem and Emerson is not the answer

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea replaces team mate Olivier Giroud during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge on February 16, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea needs a striker with a nearly extinct skill set

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea FC at John Smith's Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea traded their steel for silk and became Arsenal

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on September 29, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Predictions for Chelsea at Wolves: Put on some coffee, you might need it

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal, from a penalty during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Cardiff City at Stamford Bridge on September 15, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

The growing sense that Eden Hazard’s time at Chelsea is ending

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek after scoring his team's third goal 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: Maurizio Sarri not offering Cesc Fabregas enough reason to stay

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: Callum Hudson-Odoi is not Jadon Sancho nor blocked by Christian Pulisic

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Maurizio Sarri manager of Chelsea congratulates Eden Hazard on his hat-trick as fans and coaching staff give a standing ovation during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Cardiff City at Stamford Bridge on September 15, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea: How long will Maurizio Sarri let Eden Hazard play “the Hazard role?”

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea is challenged by Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur 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 David Ramos/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Cesar Azpilicueta should be next up for a new role in Sarrismo

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: David Silva of Manchester City chases down Andreas Christensen of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Talking tactics: Wolves’ 3-4-3 is a blast from Chelsea’s past

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on January 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Callum Hudson-Odoi validates Maurizio Sarri’s decision to keep him

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Pedro of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Fulham FC at Stamford Bridge on December 2, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Give Maurizio Sarri room to work

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Pedro of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Fulham FC at Stamford Bridge on December 2, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Pedro and Ruben Loftus-Cheek answer while strikers question

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Jorginho of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Cardiff City at Stamford Bridge on September 15, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Fulham predictions: SW6 derbies, Ranieri and Schurrle return

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Danny Drinkwater of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on December 30, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Danny Drinkwater and the “sliding doors”: Chelsea’s £34,000 per minute man

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)

Maurizio Sarri’s toolbox: Winger-strikers or 4-3-1-2 at Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Mason Mount of Derby County in action 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: Exceptions to FIFA loan rules will cover most Blue loanees