Year: 2021

MALMO, SWEDEN - NOVEMBER 02: Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Malmo FF and Chelsea FC at Eleda Stadium on November 02, 2021 in Malmo, Sweden. (Photo by David Lidstrom/Getty Images)

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Chelsea player ratings: Blues undo themselves against United

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: Three lessons learnt from more dropped points to United

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)

Chelsea drew to Chelsea as Manchester United supervised

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 vs Man United score predictions: Blues power on

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso not as far off Ben Chilwell as many pretend

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Luke Shaw of Manchester United is challenged by Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on February 28, 2021 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 Ian Walton - Pool/Getty Images)

Chelsea Predicted XI vs Manchester United: Still 3-4-2-1 without Lukaku

Chelsea's German coach Thomas Tuchel gestures during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Real Madrid and Chelsea at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Valdebebas, on the outskirts of Madrid, on April 27, 2021. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Thomas Tuchel’s top of the table Chelsea is still hunting

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea FC celebrates scoring his teams first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Chelsea could really use Romelu Lukaku to make a point

ALLIANZ STADIUM, TURIN, ITALY - 2021/09/29: Federico Chiesa of Juventus FC and Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea FC are seen in action during the UEFA Champions League 2021/22 Group Stage - Group H football match between Juventus FC and Chelsea FC at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.(Final score; Juventus FC1:0 Chelsea FC). (Photo by Fabrizio Carabelli/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Chelsea reportedly set to make huge bid for Juventus’ Federico Chiesa

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Timo Werner of Chelsea is congratulated by team-mates Hakim Ziyech, Antonio Rudiger, Trevoh Chalobah and Saul Niguez after he scores a goal to make it 4-0 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 vs Man United preview: How to watch on TV and live stream

Chelsea's Brazilian defender Thiago Silva celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on September 19, 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 JUSTIN TALLIS / 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 JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Superstar centerback opens contract talks with Chelsea

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)

Ian Maatsen: Chelsea’s best solution for a long term Ben Chilwell injury

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Odion Ighalo of Manchester United and Antonio Rüdiger and Kurt Zouma of Chelsea FC in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on February 17, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

Ahead of facing Chelsea, Manchester United steals their plans

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Ben Chilwell of Chelsea reacts after a missed chance during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on November 20, 2021 in Leicester, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea needs to deliver Tuchel a potential Chilwell replacement

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Ben Chilwell of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on August 14, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Too many options to have a panicked reaction to Ben Chilwell’s injury

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Timo Werner of Chelsea is congratulated by team-mates Hakim Ziyech, Antonio Rudiger, Trevoh Chalobah and Saul Niguez after he scores a goal to make it 4-0 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)

How an old school twist on 3-4-3 caused chaos in Chelsea versus Juventus

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 three lessons learnt against Juventus: Statements all around

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 player ratings: Juventus beatdown by Cobham (and Timo Werner)

ALLIANZ STADIUM, TURIN, ITALY - 2021/09/29: Federico Chiesa of Juventus FC and Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea FC are seen in action during the UEFA Champions League 2021/22 Group Stage - Group H football match between Juventus FC and Chelsea FC at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.(Final score; Juventus FC1:0 Chelsea FC). (Photo by Fabrizio Carabelli/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Juventus score predictions: Massive UCL clash

Juventus' Italian midfielder Manuel Locatelli (Bottom) tackles Chelsea's Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech during the UEFA Champions League Group H football match between Juventus and Chelsea on September 29, 2021 at the Juventus stadium in Turin. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea predicted XI vs Juventus: The 3-4-2-1 is now well baked

TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 29: Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea FC reacts after missing a chance to score during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Juventus and Chelsea FC at on September 29, 2021 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Juventus: Three things to look for in the UCL tie

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Ngolo Kante celebrates with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Antonio Ruediger of Chelsea after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on November 20, 2021 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

The Pride of London Podcast ep.1: Chelsea crushes Leicester

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea interacts with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manager of Manchester United following the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on February 28, 2021 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 Ian Walton - Pool/Getty Images)

Chelsea followed Manchester United, now the Red Devils follow the Blues

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manager of Manchester United and Thomas Tuchel, Manager of PSG stand on the touchline during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford on February 12, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Manchester United sacks Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before Chelsea clash

Chelsea's English defender Ben Chilwell (L) reacts following the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Chelsea at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on November 20, 2021. - Chelsea won the match 3-0. - 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)

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