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The winter slog does its damage to all teams. Chelsea now has a lull from it which will allow the club to regroup and reform over the next few weeks.
Travis Tyler|
Callum Hudson-Odoi was excellent against Nottingham Forest. To play for Chelsea, he ironically just needs a chance to show his talent.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea’s victory over Nottingham Forest wasn’t as convincing as one would have liked, but it does wrap up an overall decent holiday period for the Blues.
Barrett Rouen|
Frank Lampard gave some of his players their first start in quite some time, knowing it could be their last for Chelsea this season, or maybe ever.
George Perry|
Chelsea have faced Nottingham Forest four times in cup ties since the last time Forest in the Premier League. This should make it five wins in a row.
The Pride of London Staff|
A change of competition and a return to a seasoned XI could provide Chelsea with a burst of freshness they can carry into the second half of the season.
Ashish Thomas|
There are two types of Chelsea transfer rumors: the world class and the terrible. Fans are burdened by the ghosts of windows past in evaluating rumors.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is primarily a 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 guy on paper. But positions and transfer targets paint a flirtation with 4-4-2.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea's turn to young English players did not help Ross Barkley and Danny Drinkwater. The two are moving towards the exit as everyone looks to the future.
Kevin Peacock|
Chelsea's kits for Sunday's FA Cup tie aren't the only throwback this week. Kalidou Koulibaly and Alex Telles are back in Chelsea's rumour mill.
George Perry|
Frank Lampard has steadily trimmed his Chelsea side down to a trusted group. The trimming is done and now it is time to build on to it.
Travis Tyler|
The first round of the FA Cup for Premier League teams is a balancing act between rotation and cup tying players. Chelsea will walk the tight rope.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea fans are thinking about more than the table and Frank Lampard's accomplishments as a player when comparing him to Maurizio Sarri.
George Perry|
Mason Mount came off against Brighton and Chelsea lost all momentum and penetration. It is not a new story even if his value should be known by now.
Travis Tyler|
Another bottom half team, more dropped points. The plot twist in this one is that Chelsea were on the road. Let's take a look at a few notable Blues.
George Perry|
How Chelsea handled their 1-0 lead shows their continued search for an identity in game management, and a decision point for the January transfer window.
George Perry|
Chelsea will look to stay festive at Brighton, avoiding a post-win and post-NYE hangover with a win to start the new year and new decade.
The Pride of London Staff|
After riding the high from the come-from-behind victory against Arsenal, Chelsea fans and bettors alike should be wary of a letdown match or trap game.
Scott Brant|
Chelsea begins the New Year against a Brighton side that is better than appears. The Seagulls are finding their wings and Chelsea needs to be careful.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea will need more than one transfer window to shake the reputation they built up over dozens of windows of doing the ridiculous.
George Perry|
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