Year: 2021

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates with Timo Werner of Chelsea a goal that is later disallowed during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 02, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Hints of a shape change at Chelsea but in what form?

Thomas Tuchel is right: Chelsea players are playing too much

Chelsea vs Malmo: Three things to look for in Champions League clash

Chelsea is living dangerously and there’s nothing wrong with that

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)

What Chelsea must do to win the Premier League this season

Chelsea's English defender Ben Chilwell (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge in London on October 2, 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)

Chelsea: The worst kind of opponents offer the most to learn

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 27 Eden Hazard of Real Madrid battles for possession with Andreas Christensen of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final First Leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on April 27, 2021 in Madrid, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain 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 Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Chelsea simply must re-sign Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Timo Werner of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Brentford and Chelsea at Brentford Community Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Chelsea three lessons learnt v Brentford: From both sides

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea acknowledges the crowd after the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

The revelation of Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s return to Chelsea

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)

Romelu Lukaku isn’t a problem but Chelsea avoids making him a solution

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Malang Sarr of Chelsea and Cameron Archer of Aston Villa tussle for the ball during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Chelsea Player Ratings vs Brentford: Mixed bag as Mendy stands out

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Edouard Mendy of Chelsea makes a save during the Premier League match between Brentford and Chelsea at Brentford Community Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

1-0 Chelsea (again): Blues survive the biggest London Derby this year

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel the manager / head coach of Chelsea at full time of the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea at Brentford score predictions: Derby winners?

Ben Chilwell and Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea and boss Thomas Tuchel (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea faces a tough test against a flexible Brentford side

Chelsea's English defender Ben Chilwell (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge in London on October 2, 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)

Chelsea at Brentford predicted XI: Thomas Tuchel starts strong XI

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Timo Werner of Chelsea FC celebrates scoring a goal which is later disallowed by VAR during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 02, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Chelsea at Brentford: Three things to look for in Blues’ return

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Jacob Murphy holds off a challenge from N’Golo Kante of Newcastle United of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St. James Park on November 21, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Newcastle is Chelsea’s, and the world’s, new boogey man

Chelsea's Italian midfielder Jorginho (2nd L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount (L) during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Chelsea at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on February 7, 2021. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / 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 OLI SCARFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Five reasons for and against Chelsea’s Jorginho winning Ballon d’Or

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 31: Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard of Real Madrid talking during the La Liga Santander match between Real Madrid and SD Huesca at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on October 31, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Eden Hazard stans really just want to save face

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 27 Eden Hazard of Real Madrid battles for possession with Andreas Christensen of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final First Leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on April 27, 2021 in Madrid, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain 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 Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

The Ship of Theseus that is Eden Hazard returning to Chelsea

Chelsea's Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the UEFA Champions League Group H football match between Chelsea and Zenit St Petersburg at Stamford Bridge in London on September 14, 2021. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Prolific strikers need not offer more than goals

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)

Chelsea: What is up with the Antonio Rudiger negotiations?

Chelsea's Italian midfielder Jorginho reacts after scoring his penalty in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Super Cup football match between Chelsea and Villarreal at Windsor Park in Belfast on August 11, 2021. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Power ranking Chelsea’s five Ballon d’Or candidates

Chelsea's German defender Antonio Rudiger (R) runs away from Zenit St. Petersburg's Russian midfielder Daler Kuzyaev (L) during the UEFA Champions League Group H football match between Chelsea and Zenit St Petersburg at Stamford Bridge in London on September 14, 2021. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea should extend Antonio Rudiger at all costs

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel the manager / head coach of Chelsea at full time of the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Finding a back four that works is why Chelsea avoids it

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea acknowledges the crowd after the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Thomas Tuchel gives Chelsea outcasts something they never had

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Jacob Murphy holds off a challenge from N’Golo Kante of Newcastle United of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St. James Park on November 21, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Chelsea should have half an eye on the goings on of Newcastle

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea celebrates with Mateo Kovacic and Timo Werner after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea shouldn’t abandon the 3-5-2 after recent struggles