Year: 2018

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)

Talking tactics: Chelsea looks to crank up pressure on Roy Hodgson

Chelsea, Man City moving in opposite directions on youth development

Chelsea: Frank Lampard’s midfield tactics exploited Blues he knows best

Chelsea: Sarri’s plan for midfield is becoming more and more muddled

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea holds off Charlie Taylor of Burnley during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on October 28, 2018 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri’s trust will be hard to earn and easy to lose

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Davide Zappacosta of Chelsea crosses the ball which is defelcted in for Chelsea second goal of the game 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’s starting XIII: Player ratings for the starting Blues and Rams

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Frank Lampard of Derby County reacts during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Manchester United and Derby County at Old Trafford on September 25, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Chelsea predictions vs. Derby: Warm welcome, but a business-like result

DERBY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Frank Lampard manager of Derby County celebrates the win after the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Preston North End at Pride Park Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Derby, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Frank Lampard leads Chelsea’s future dream team (back) to the Bridge

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’s midfield: Intrasquad competition silencing early-season doubts

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea holds off Charlie Taylor of Burnley during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on October 28, 2018 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Chelsea owe midfield-winger creativity to Burnley man-marking Jorginho

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides first goal 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)

How can Maurizio Sarri squeeze Chelsea’s in form players on to the pitch

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea celebrates with the Emirates FA Cup Trophy following his sides victory in The Emirates FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 19, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte to Real Madrid strengthens the bond with Chelsea

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea scores his team's first 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: Alvaro Morata showed he is a better fit for improved Sarrismo

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 Tactics and Transfers: Blues have the best problem in midfield

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea holds off Charlie Taylor of Burnley during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on October 28, 2018 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s controlled tactical chaos led to the performance of the season

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: Predictions for suffering (with the ball) their way to a win

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 have a lot to gain from a short Eden Hazard absence

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Ross Barkley of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Chelsea FC at St Mary's Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea away to Burnley without Eden Hazard: Why not a 4-3-1-2?

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)

Chelsea: Two former and two current Blues in FanDuel EPL Toe Poke

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 visits Burnley: Three things to look for at Turf Moor

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Igor Stasevich of FC BATE and Victor Moses of Chelsea in action 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 Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri needs to start trusting his B- and C-team players

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)

Talking tactics: Chelsea learns how to eat worms with Sean Dyche

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)

Chelsea vs. BATE Borisov predictions: Another 1-0 in the Europa League?

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 need the quality shots that turn key passes into assists and goals

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Referee Anthony Taylor shows a yellow card to Alvaro Morata 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 is not being realistic with Krzysztof Piatek and Mauro Icardi

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Stewards hold back Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United as he clashes with the Chelsea backroom staff during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho simply cannot get Chelsea off his mind

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

Marcos Alonso: Mr. Right for Chelsea to overcome fear of commitment

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 vs. the tractor boys: BATE Borisov, who the hell are you?