Year: 2018

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)

Chelsea and Michy Batshuayi are meant for each other, even if not right now

Chelsea missing the through-balls to put forwards into the box and on goal

Chelsea must be careful of the West Brom curse

Alvaro Morata’s injury raises new questions about Chelsea’s transfer strategy

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)

Chelsea’s struggles have come from collective errors, no one person’s fault

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)

World Cup is one more factor threatening Chelsea’s already fragile campaign

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea dives to make a save during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on January 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Thibaut Courtois misunderstood over Chelsea contract talks

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Andreas Christensen of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Chelsea at Bet365 Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Andreas Christensen’s absence proves how vital he has become for Chelsea

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 buy injured players and Antonio Conte’s training takes the blame

Ethan Ampadu of Chelsea comes on during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea at John Smith's Stadium on December 12, 2017 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Ethan Ampadu deserves a chance to bypass the usual loan cycle

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)

Chelsea want world-class managers willing to work under tin-pot conditions

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 exit Checkatrade Trophy, freeing top youth for more first-team time

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 have a week to rest, reassess and rebound

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 need a Route One option to play a long ball out from the defence

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Eden Hazard of Chelsea runs with the ball 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 could strengthen by selling Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard

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 use Hazard as a false nine against Watford

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)

Predictions for Watford and Chelsea’s battle of poor form

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Andreas Christensen of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Chelsea at Bet365 Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chelsea defenders, Emma Hayes lead London Football Award nominations

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Gary Cahill of Chelsea collides with teammate N'Golo Kante and Isaac Hayden of Newcastle United 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 Tactics and Transfers: Antonio Conte will be fired for being right

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 battle with time in the summer transfer window

ARNHEM, NETHERLANDS - DECEMBER 07: Mason Mount of Vitesse Arnhem in action during the UEFA Europa League group K match between Vitesse and OGC Nice at on December 7, 2017 in Arnhem, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Chelsea loanees: Black and yellow are the colours for 4 goal-scorers (Video)

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Kasey Palmer of Huddersfield Town during the Premier League match between Everton and Huddersfield Town at Goodison Park on December 2, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Chelsea loanee Kasey Palmer pursues another promotion at Derby County

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: Conte alone on the high ground as Mourinho, Guardiola pull stunts

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 need to define leadership before the summer transfer window

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on December 9, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea notched an important win by signing Olivier Giroud on deadline day

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Eden Hazard of Chelsea runs with the ball 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)

Watford vs. Chelsea: Five tactical questions on speed, resilience, set pieces

NORWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: David Luiz of Chelsea is challenged by Alex Pritchard of Norwich City during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Norwich City and Chelsea at Carrow Road on January 6, 2018 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Injuries open short-term opportunities for David Luiz, Hudson-Odoi

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Gary Cahill of Chelsea collides with teammate N'Golo Kante and Isaac Hayden of Newcastle United 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 losing battles across the pitch simply because speed kills