Year: 2018

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Theo Walcott of Everton battles for possession with Marcos Alonso of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on November 11, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea ratings: Strong defence, worrisome midfield, subzero officiating

Predictions for Chelsea vs. Everton: More of the same for the Blues

Chelsea should recall Michy Batshuayi before considering someone new

Chelsea: Homegrown rule places wantaway players and club in a bind

WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Gary Cahill of Chelsea reacts 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: The great no weight debate unlikely to be settled soon

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)

Three things to look for from back to front as Chelsea host Everton

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)

Talking tactics: Marco Silva’s Everton can provide a solid test for Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Gary Cahill of Chelsea congratulates Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea during the UEFA Europa League Group L match between Chelsea and FC BATE Borisov at Stamford Bridge on October 25, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s B-squad falling further behind the best XI

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

Chelsea ratings vs. BATE: Maurizio Sarri mails it in, players follow his lead

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's first goal 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: Maurizio Sarri laying everything on the line to crush BATE Borisov

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 predictions at BATE: Overstrength squad must take the win

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea is challenged by Deandre Yedlin of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea FC at St. James Park on August 26, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Mateo Kovacic is worth the price for Chelsea despite the shallow stats

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Cesar Azpilicueta 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)

Chelsea: An apparently necessary defence of Cesar Azpilicueta

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 fans should not expect a busy January transfer window

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is seen in the stand prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on December 11, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Leaks and potential punishments could set Chelsea up for dominance

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Eden Hazard of Chelsea and Oriol Romeu of Southampton battle for possession 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: Speeding up a foregone conclusion not worth any risks at BATE

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea celebrates with teammates Ross Barkley, Antonio Ruediger and Cesar Azpilicueta after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on October 28, 2018 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs BATE Borisov: The journey may be the hardest part

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Ethan Ampadu of Chelsea in action during the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea and Lyon at Stamford Bridge on August 7, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Ethan Ampadu loan rumours are simply too perfect, but let’s hope

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Andros Townsend of Crystal Palace scores his team's first goal under pressure from David Luiz of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on November 4, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri keeping his head in the sand over David Luiz

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Ngolo Kanté of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on November 04, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Fun time is over: Chelsea need N’Golo Kante to be a defensive mid again

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 continue to let Willian coast by on unrealized promise

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: Two teams and Maurizio Sarri needs to support the right one

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)

Maurizio Sarri’s comments on Alvaro Morata could be harmful for Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Pedro after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on November 04, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Maurizio Sarri making the “how” matter

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea celebrates with teammates Ross Barkley, Antonio Ruediger and Cesar Azpilicueta after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on October 28, 2018 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Chelsea predictions vs. Crystal Palace: No Eden Hazard, no problem

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea looks on 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’s defenders must be ready for endless 1-on-1’s with Wilfried Zaha

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Alvaro Morata and Gary Cahill of Chelsea stretch for the ball during the UEFA Europa League Group L match between Chelsea and Vidi FC at Stamford Bridge on October 4, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Alvaro Morata’s Real Madrid DNA pushes him towards Chelsea trophies

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Emerson of Chelsea celebrates with his teammates and a fan after he scores his sides first goal 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: Four thoughts on Maurizio Sarri’s squad satisfaction