Year: 2021

Stamford Bridge, Chelsea (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Will Chelsea soon join the new or upgraded stadium craze?

Is Thomas Tuchel the man to arrest the Chelsea slump?

Chelsea needs to maintain some defensive consistency

Positive takeaways from Chelsea’s matches against Everton, Wolves

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is seen during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St. James Park on October 30, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Thomas Tuchel is the right man for Chelsea but not above criticism

Chelsea's Spanish defender Marcos Alonso walks on to the pitch at the end of the game during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London on November 28, 2021. - 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 / 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. / 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/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea in the title race? Only if January goes near perfectly

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Mason Mount of Chelsea prepares to take a corner kick during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea at Molineux on December 19, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three lessons learnt in the 0-0 to Wolves

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Mason Mount of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea at Molineux on December 19, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

Chelsea settles for the first honors even of the season

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Thomas Tuchel the head coach / manager of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on January 27, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. 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 Sam Bagnall - AMA/Getty Images)

No campaign against Chelsea as the Wolves match goes ahead

Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz (L) vies with Wolverhampton Wanderers' Belgian midfielder Leander Dendonckerduring the English Premier Lea gue football match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge in London on January 27, 2021. (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)

Chelsea: Three things to look for in increasingly must win matches

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Close up of a corner flag during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on December 16, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings: Disappointing once again against Everton

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea celebrates after their side's fifth goal, an own goal scored by Max Aarons (Not pictured) during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on October 23, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Everton score predictions: London over Liverpool

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea applauds the fans during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Everton predicted XI: Tuchel’s usual 3-4-3

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Mason Mount of Chelsea celebrates after scoring goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

Three things to look for in Chelsea vs Everton: Rafa’s return

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Jorginho and Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea after their sides 4-0 win during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Chelsea FC and Juventus at Stamford Bridge on November 23, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Chelsea transfer rumors: Antonio Rudiger in talks with Real Madrid

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Ian Maatsen of Charlton Athletic moves forward with the ball watched by Sam Hoskins of Northampton Town during the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Charlton Athletic at PTS Academy Stadium on October 24, 2020 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Is Chelsea gearing up for the great January of recalls?

Chelsea's English defender Reece James smiles on the pitch after the UEFA Champions League Group H football match between Chelsea and Juventus at Stamford Bridge in London on November 23, 2021. - Chelsea won the game 4-0. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea and the luck of the Champions League draws

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Thiago Silva of Chelsea celebrates after Andreas Christensen scored a goal to make it 1-0 during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Chelsea FC and Malmo FF at Stamford Bridge on October 20, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Champions League Round of 16 draw: Who can Chelsea face?

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Conor Gallagher of Crystal Palace celebrates after scoring goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park on November 6, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

Conor Gallagher is the creative midfielder Chelsea has been missing

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea celebrates during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Antonio Rudiger: The left (wing)back Chelsea needs right now

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Antonio Ruediger of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on November 28, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

The way in which Chelsea is winning is not sustainable

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Mason Mount of Chelsea celebrates after scoring goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

Three lessons learnt in Chelsea vs Leeds United: Dumb luck

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea applauds the fans during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Leeds United player ratings: Blues leave it late

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Kai Havertz of Chelsea runs with the ball from Kurt Zouma of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on December 04, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Maybe Kai Havertz just isn’t that guy and that’s okay

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Antonio Ruediger of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

It’s past time for Chelsea to consider something besides three at the back

Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz (L) shoots but has his shot saved during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on March 13, 2021. - 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) / 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. / 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 vs Leeds score predictions: A new streak begins?

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Mason Mount after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on August 14, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Leeds predicted XI: 3-4-1-2 with Werner and Lukaku again

WATFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea celebrates scoring their 2nd goal with team-mates during the Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on December 1, 2021 in Watford, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Three things to look for in Chelsea vs Leeds United