Year: 2018

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea shoots during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on March 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Five lessons Chelsea must take from Crystal Palace to win at Barcelona

Chelsea strikers: Who won the spot against Barcelona?

Chelsea: Alvaro Morata is all the indiscipline of Diego Costa with no upside

Chelsea: Conte gives Hazard chance to prove himself alongside Giroud

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Newcastle United on January 28, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Palace: Predicting a healthy confidence boost for the Blues

WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Eden Hazard and Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea celebrate during the Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on February 5, 2018 in Watford, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea linked to Isco, Asensio and Lewandowski on repeat

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Willian of Chelsea celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's third goal of the game 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 vs. Crystal Palace becoming an unusually dramatic London derby

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Antonio Conte of Chelsea shows his frustration during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

PSG have money but little else to tempt Antonio Conte away from Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Youngsters Callum Hudson-Odoi (R) and Kyle Scott of Chelsea in action 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 Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Luis Campos’ record, approach too similar to Michael Emenalo’s

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: A General view of a corner flag at Stamford Bridge ahead of the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on February 12, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea loanee Ruben Loftus-Cheek in limbo after injury

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Antonio Conte of Chelsea shows his frustration during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea need Antonio Conte to infuse Blues with Juventus-style passion

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on February 25, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Chelsea are not close to prepared for life after Antonio Conte

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Antonio Conte of Chelsea shows his frustration during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea manager’s record in derbies a concern with Crystal Palace next

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)

Chelsea’s risk-averse approach to Man City less extreme upon deeper review

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on February 25, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Narratives on Antonio Conte and Eden Hazard contradict

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Danilo of Manchester City and Eden Hazard of Chelsea jump for the header during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Eden Hazard has to play his way out of trouble (or out of London)

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Eden Hazard of Chelsea and Scott McTominay of Manchester United compete for the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on February 25, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Chelsea versus Crystal Palace will come down to who is more desperate

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea collects the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on January 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Thibaut Courtois steps up as a pass recycling option when Chelsea bunker in

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea and Leroy Sane of Manchester City battle for the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Manchester City: Blues lost in the manner of their choosing

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Danilo of Manchester City and Eden Hazard of Chelsea jump for the header during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea and Eden Hazard are stuck in a twilight zone with one another

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Danilo of Manchester City and Eden Hazard of Chelsea jump for the header during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Either be a phoenix, or stay food for vultures

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on February 12, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Man City predictions: Do Chelsea fans dare to be optimistic?

29 Mar 1998: Portrait of Kevin Hitchcock and David Lee of Chelsea before the Coca Cola Cup final against Middlesbrough at Wembley Stadium in London. Chelsea won the match 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Stu Forster/Allsport

Chelsea vs. City: 5-4 in Full Members Cup (the original North-South game)

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Victor Moses of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides second goal with his team mates during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on February 12, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Manchester City will punish Chelsea if the Blues do not play for a win

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Eden Hazard of Chelsea and Scott McTominay of Manchester United compete for the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on February 25, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Chelsea must have perfect balance to overcome this Manchester City

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Frank Lampard shows appreciation to the fans at half time during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Swansea City at Stamford Bridge on February 25, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Frank Lampard ideal man to revive the “permanent” assistant coach

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on February 12, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Alvaro Morata must do damage control to rebuild his reputation

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: A General view of a corner flag at Stamford Bridge ahead of the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on February 12, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea empty-handed as transfer hopeful wins two London Football Awards