Year: 2020

Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard (R) reacts at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in London on October 3, 2020. (Photo by NEIL HALL / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by NEIL HALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Reece James of Chelsea is challenged by Ciaran Clark of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea FC at St. James Park on January 18, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Chelsea predicted XI at Newcastle: Strong squad on Tyneside

Chelsea's French midfielder N'Golo Kante (L) vies with Newcastle United's French midfielder Allan Saint-Maximin during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on January 18, 2020. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea talking tactics: Watch out for speedy Newcastle counter-attack

Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard (L) reacts with Chelsea's German striker Timo Werner at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in London on October 3, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by MIKE HEWITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Three key clashes to watch during Chelsea’s trip up to Newcastle

Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard gestures during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in London on October 3, 2020. (Photo by NEIL HALL / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by NEIL HALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Three things to look for as Chelsea travels to Newcastle

Chelsea's French defender Kurt Zouma (L) vies with Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on July 22, 2020. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea centerback scouting part one: What do the Blues need?

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea and Tammy Abraham of Chelsea celebrate victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on December 29, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Premier League deciding to be smart and bring back five subs

Chelsea's Michael Ballack (C) chases after Ghanian player Michael Essien (2R) as he celebrates scoring the opening goal against Newcastle during the Premiership football match at Stamford Bridge in London 29 December 2007. AFP PHOTO ADRIAN DENNIS Mobile and website use of domestic English football pictures are subject to obtaining a Photographic End User Licence from Football DataCo Ltd Tel : +44 (0) 207 864 9121 or e-mail accreditations@football-dataco.com - applies to Premier and Football League matches. (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s ties to the Blues’ next opponent, Newcastle

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Thiago Silva of Chelsea looks on during the Carabao Cup third round match between Chelsea and Barnsley at Stamford Bridge on September 23, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around United Kingdom remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Neil Hall - Pool/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Management of players may be an issue going forward

Chelsea's Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti celebrates after Chelsea win the title with a 8-0 victory over Wigan Athletic in the English Premier League football match at Stamford Bridge, West London, England, on May 9, 2010. Chelsea finished the season one point ahead of 2009 Champions, Manchester United. AFP PHOTO/CARL DE SOUZA FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo. (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s front three is an echo of Frank Lampard’s playing career

Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz is congratulated by Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount after scoring during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge in London on October 17, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by MIKE HEWITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s midfield makeup is going to marginalize and magnify

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City gives his team instructions as Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Reasons why Chelsea can win the Premier League this season

Chelsea's French defender Kurt Zouma (L) celebrates scoring their second goal with Chelsea's English striker Tammy Abraham (R) during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on October 31, 2020. (Photo by MOLLY DARLINGTON / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by MOLLY DARLINGTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: “Air Zouma” blasts off as Blues climb in the Premier League

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: N'Golo Kante of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Who will be N’golo Kante’s long-term successor?

Chelsea's English defender Ben Chilwell runs on the pitch during the English League Cup third round football match between Chelsea and Barnsley at Stamford Bridge in London on September 23, 2020. (Photo by Alastair Grant / various sources / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ALASTAIR GRANT/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Ben Chilwell needs an experienced backup

Germany's forward Timo Werner runs with the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group 4 football match of Germany vs Ukraine on November 14, 2020 at the Red Bull Arena stadium in Leipzig, eastern Germany. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP) (Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Biggest Blues headlines as the int’l break comes to a close

Chelsea's German striker Timo Werner reacts after scoring during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge in London on October 17, 2020. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by BEN STANSALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: World-class brilliance is abundant in the team’s spine

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea after he sees his goal ruled out by VAR during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on February 17, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Frank Lampard risks problems by ignoring Olivier Giroud

England's midfielder Ben Chilwell (R) leaves the pitch after getting injured during the UEFA Nations League football match between Belgium and England, on November 15, 2020 at Den Dreef stadium in Louvain. (Photo by DIRK WAEM / BELGA / AFP) / Belgium OUT (Photo by DIRK WAEM/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Ben Chilwell injured while on England duty

BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Pernille Harder of Chelsea celebrates with teammates after Lotte Wubben-Moy of Arsenal (not pictured) scored an own goal which lead to the first goal for Chelsea during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal Women and Chelsea Women at Meadow Park on November 15, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea Women draw with Arsenal, keep the unbeaten streak alive

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Frank Lampard manager of Chelsea celebrates his teams victory over Spurs during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on February 22, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

State of the Chelsea youth revolution: The leader behind it all

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Mason Mount of Chelsea looks on during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on July 19, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alastair Grant/Pool via Getty Images)

Chelsea: It’s not cool to slander Mason Mount, so let’s cut the crap

England's midfielder Mason Mount (R) celebrates his goal with his teammate England's defender Benjamin Chilwell during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying Group A football match between Kosovo and England at the Fadil Vokrri stadium in Prishtina on November 17, 2019. (Photo by Armend NIMANI / AFP) (Photo by ARMEND NIMANI/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea will be the crux of England for many years to come

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08: Ross Barkley of Chelsea and Tino Anjorin during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on March 8, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

State of the Chelsea youth revolution: The next generation on deck

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Thiago Silva of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge on November 07, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Thiago Silva can, and should, retire with the Blues