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Chelsea face Aston Villa as the winter slog starts clicking into gear. The newly promoted side is a bit of an oddball and could cause issues.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea need a player who can create chances for himself and others, and finish all those chances. Erling Haaland should be their top transfer priority.
Olaoluwa Nwobodo|
Chelsea have problems to sort on both the ends of the pitch: from being clinical in front of the goal to being quick and compact in defensive transitions.
Siddharth Venkatesh|
For as long as Michy Batshuayi has been Chelsea's backup striker, there has seemingly been a false nine ahead of him. The battle has reignited.
Travis Tyler|
N'Golo Kante played a slightly different role for Chelsea last season, but it was in no way a new one. Kante's abilities on offense start back to France.
George Perry|
Chelsea need a "Total Football" approach to defence to inspire confidence in their forwards to go forth and score, knowing things are safe at the back.
Barrett Rouen|
Chelsea's rough week got worse with the loss to West Ham. Even if it is only temporary like before, Frank Lampard needs to shuffle the deck.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea had arguably their worst performance of the season against the Irons where little fight was put up. But the sky is not falling after a rough week.
Travis Tyler|
West Ham did not have to do much to contain Chelsea. Chelsea's midfielders formed a closed loop with the centrebacks when playing out from the back.
George Perry|
Frank Lampard rang for changes, but the changes didn't answer the bell. Some of Chelsea's less regular players produced less-than-optimal results.
George Perry|
West Ham have been making it easy for opposing forwards, but so has Chelsea, at times. Our writers predict a goal-laden game that only ends one way.
The Pride of London Staff|
West Ham bring a three game losing streak to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea cannot expect to coast to a win, but it is as manageable as a derby will ever be.
Ashish Thomas|
West Ham started well and then completely collapsed. Manuel Pellegrini's side still lives as it faces Chelsea, but makes no more sense than ever.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea and Willian are waiting for the other to make a move in contract talks. Willian would like two years, and the club have less standing to say no.
George Perry|
Chelsea and Valencia traded halves, with Chelsea dominating the first and Valencia the second. Here are our reviews of the Blues' midfielders and forwards.
George Perry|
Chelsea's defence against Ajax looked like a group of players who had not lined up in a competitive game together, because they weren't.
George Perry|
Chelsea can claim their spot in the Champions League Round of 16 with a win at Valencia. The Blues have the advantage of recent form and momentum.
The Pride of London Staff|
Chelsea have won points in every Champions League game since Frank Lampard's managerial debut in Europe. They face Valencia in a win-and-you’re-in scenario.
Scott Brant|
Eden Hazard's recent comments prompted the nostalgic thought: with things as they are in the season, what if Hazard had stayed at Chelsea one more year?
Hugo Amaya|
Kepa Arrizabalaga has had an increasingly rough go of it at Chelsea in recent weeks. He is not a lost cause, but some change is needed.
Travis Tyler|
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