Chelsea FC News

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Laurent Depoitre of Huddersfield Town and Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea compete for the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Huddersfield Town at Stamford Bridge on May 9, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Antonio Rudiger continues to lock down his place as centre-back

Chelsea: N’Golo Kante has already outgrown central defensive midfield

Chelsea’s loan army is closer to home but less challenging for players

Chelsea needs a plan for Cesc Fabregas’ future in blue

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Maurizio Sarri, Head Coach of Chelsea looks on during the FA Community Shield between Manchester City and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 5, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Denmark’s loss is Chelsea’s gain as Andreas Christensen can close gap

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea celebrates with Alvaro Morata of Chelsea after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Marcos Alonso right, Alvaro Morata wrong: Chelsea and Real Madrid

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Pedro of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with team mates Marcos Alonso and Alvaro Morata during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea should enjoy Pedro’s resurgence but not get complacent about it

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Andreas Christensen of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Chelsea at Bet365 Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Six Chelsea squad battles to watch for during/after the September break

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on September 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea players and fans should not think about the title in September

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea scores his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea controlling the ball for 90 minutes but only winning in the final 20

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea is challenged by Deandre Yedlin of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea FC at St. James Park on August 26, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Kovacic and Morata know better about Real Madrid than Courtois

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea controls the ball against Dino Djulbic and Scott Neville of the Glory during the international friendly between Chelsea FC and Perth Glory at Optus Stadium on July 23, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Cup draws offer Chelsea hope in two competitions

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea FC at John Smith's Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Another win for Blues’ imperfect Sarrismo

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea is challenged by Simon Francis of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on September 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s subs occupy the starters’ roles rather than change the game

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on September 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Eden Hazard’s freedom frustrates Chelsea but the right idea is close

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Pedro of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with team mates Marcos Alonso and Alvaro Morata during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri selects against Pedro’s revival, Willian to start

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Fabian Schar of Newcastle United fouls Marcos Alonso of Chelsea inside of the penalty area, leading to Chelsea being awarded a penalty during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea FC at St. James Park on August 26, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Marcos Alonso and Kepa backstop FanDuel EPL Toe Poke team

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after scoring a penalty for his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea FC at St. James Park on August 26, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Bournemouth predictions: Goals and lots of them

READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Lucas Piazon of Fulham celebrates scoring during the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Fulham at Madejski Stadium on August 12, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by Harry Hubbard/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Lucas Piazon the unlikely survivor of the summer loan window

DUBLIN, IRELAND - AUGUST 01: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea during the Pre-season friendly International Champions Cup game between Arsenal and Chelsea at Aviva stadium on August 1, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Rating four possible opponents for Chelsea’s Europa League group stage

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Tiemoue Bakayoko of Chelsea is challenged by Jordon Ibe of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on January 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Bournemouth’s tactics at Chelsea: Eddie Howe’s little team that could

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Ethan Ampadu of Chelsea in action during the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea and Lyon at Stamford Bridge on August 7, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Europa League possibilities: Most and least desirable opponents

DERBY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Frank Lampard manager of Derby County celebrates the win after the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Preston North End at Pride Park Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Derby, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard’s Derby taking on a familiar shape

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Maurizio Sarri, Head Coach of Chelsea looks on during the FA Community Shield between Manchester City and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 5, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea will only succeed with proactive, not reactive, managers

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea is fouled by Deandre Yedlin of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea FC at St. James Park on August 26, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s strikers must find new ways to catch Maurizio Sarri’s eye

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea FC at John Smith's Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Maurizio Sarri is right to downplay the meaning of Chelsea’s nine points

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City holds off David Luiz of Chelsea during the FA Community Shield between Manchester City and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 5, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Fortune continues to shine down on David Luiz

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea is challenged by Deandre Yedlin of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea FC at St. James Park on August 26, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Newcastle let Chelsea possess, pass and struggle to create G’s and xG’s