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Chelsea kept Ajax off the scoreboard so Michy Batshuayi could once again be a late hero for a 1-0 win. The Blues' defence and subs lead our player ratings.
George Perry|
Chelsea face Ajax for the first time ever. Our writers are unusually uncertain about how this game will play out for two teams built upon their academies.
The Pride of London Staff|
Ajax are a proof of concept, if not a template, for what Chelsea can accomplish this season. The Blues should note the role played by Ajax's senior players.
George Perry|
Ross Barkley cannot play for Chelsea without many questioning why he wears blue in the first place. The stats paint one story but the eye paints another.
Travis Tyler|
Now that Chelsea are working under a manager who is steeped in the Premier League, we are seeing the first real individual expression from Jorginho.
George Perry|
Chelsea can move up in their Champions League group with a big win at Ajax. The odds for the match tell us it's certainly possible, but not likely.
Scott Brant|
Frank Lampard threw Christian Pulisic on centrally against Newcastle. It worked, but it could potentially be bad news for his Chelsea prospects.
Travis Tyler|
The buildup to Chelsea travelling to Ajax has primarily been about their respective young players. They are also both trying to claim the underdog mantle.
Travis Tyler|
Doing so much right against an opponent like Newcastle makes Chelsea's win more impressive, not less. Here are a few things that have stayed with us.
Nate Hofmann|
Chelsea needed 54 minutes and a talk from Frank Lampard to launch a proper counter-attack against Newcastle. Such a tool should never be far from reach.
George Perry|
Chelsea put in a very workmanlike performance against Newcastle and earned the win in the professional fashion their manager is teaching them to master.
Barrett Rouen|
Newcastle gave Chelsea plenty of time and space, and the Blues used both to try some unusual rotations among the defensive players.
George Perry|
How Jorginho and Newcastle interacted with each other on Saturday showed a lot about how opposing teams view him and his developing role at Chelsea.
George Perry|
Ross Barkley came off for Mateo Kovacic just before the half, setting up an outstanding performance by the Croatian as Chelsea edged past Newcastle 1-0.
George Perry|
The depleted Chelsea welcome Newcastle to Stamford Bridge. Even with many key Blues out of the lineup or at partial fitness, a home win is within reach.
The Pride of London Staff|
Finally! Actual football is back. Premier League football is back. Here are your notes for when Chelsea host the Magpies at Stamford Bridge.
Olaoluwa Nwobodo|
If Newcastle was not a bogey team, Chelsea would have no worries about this game. Steve Bruce's side is just waiting for the end of the game and season.
Travis Tyler|
The last thing footballers need is more stress on their bodies. Both of Chelsea FC's first-team coaches spoke out for their players' well-being this week.
George Perry|
Even if Chelsea were willing to sell N'Golo Kante, Real Madrid have nothing to offer that would come close to replacing the Blues' irreplaceable midfielder.
George Perry|
Chelsea has been hitting the gym again after a season of never seeing a weight on a pitch. It will be good in the long term but the short term is rough.
Travis Tyler|
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