Year: 2018

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24: Eden Hazard of Chelsea and Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal in action during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final Second Leg at Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Four players Chelsea need perfection from to defeat Barcelona

Chelsea and Barcelona: Anatomy of a true European rivalry

Chelsea’s ambitions will always complicate chances for youth development

Chelsea: Barca clash is perfect moment to inject unpredictability into tactics

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)

How Chelsea can beat Barcelona in the first leg at Stamford Bridge

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks on 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)

Chelsea’s rough run of matches could determine Antonio Conte’s fate

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: Best XI’s in the 3-4-3 and 3-5-2 after the January transfer window

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Andreas Christensen of Chelsea tackles Jay Rodriguez of West Bromwich Albion 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)

Andreas Christensen taking his next step at Chelsea: Holding off Barcelona

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Willian of Chelsea celebrates after scoring the opening 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: Willian quietly and steadily on track for a career-best season

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’s defensive trios: Rudiger leads in wins, Cahill in big game moments

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’s terrible January still yielded awards for a goal and a youth

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Chelsea celebrate victory during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round Replay between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on January 17, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Hull: Predicting a high-flying win before pre-Barca anxiety sets in

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)

Antonio Conte’s choice: Chelsea coach picking youth for all the right reasons

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks on 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)

Chelsea signing Watford’s Richarlison is only a matter of time

WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Gary Cahill of Chelsea and Abdoulaye Doucoure of Watford in action during the Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on February 5, 2018 in Watford, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s FA Cup match takes on new meaning after Ryan Mason retires

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

Michy Batshuayi keeps showing Chelsea what they are missing – and missed

WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Gary Cahill of Chelsea and Abdoulaye Doucoure of Watford in action during the Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on February 5, 2018 in Watford, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Gary Cahill calls out absurdity of “drama and disaster” narratives

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24: Ross Barkley of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final Second Leg at Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea need a refresher on the price of silverware in Europe and England

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Tiemoue Bakayoko of Chelsea is challenged by Jordon Ibe of AFC Bournemouth 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 still searching for a stable solution in central midfield

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides first goal with Olivier Giroud of Chelsea 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 legend Zola gives his verdict on Conte, Hazard and Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea is challenged by Grzegorz Krychowiak of West Bromwich Albion 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)

Olivier Giroud dons Chelsea’s mantle of the veteran

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea is challenged by Grzegorz Krychowiak of West Bromwich Albion 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 reclaim a sense of purpose in their attack through Olivier Giroud

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks on 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)

Chelsea’s unexpected XI vs. West Brom: Giroud starts, Alonso not in squad

WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Gary Cahill of Chelsea and Abdoulaye Doucoure of Watford in action during the Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on February 5, 2018 in Watford, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. West Brom: Predictions for Conte’s must win

MIDDLESBROUGH, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 18: Juliano Belletti of Chelsea shoots and scores his teams second goal of the game during the Barclays Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Chelsea at the Riverside Stadium on October 18, 2008 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea legends to commemorate the 1998 triple trophy year

WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: A dejected Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea 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 Tactics and Transfers: Let Antonio Conte build a team for the club

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Gary Cahill of Chelsea reacts after AFC Bournemouth score there second goal 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 cannot whiff on another opportunity to close gaps among top four

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on January 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

John Terry closer to Premier League return as Aston Villa moves into second