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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Sadio Mane of Liverpool and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Arsenal battle for possession during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on August 27, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Why Chelsea’s pursuit of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain makes sense

Realistically determining where Chelsea should strengthen to meet squad requirements

Antonio Conte has a different selection headache at Chelsea this weekend

Antonio Conte’s midfield shuffling at Chelsea ideal for Andreas Christensen

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea poses with the Premier League Trophy after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte is the manager Chelsea have wanted for the last 15 years

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: General view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Chelsea Twitter success represents more than just a hashtag

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 20, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte back to his well-dressed, happy warrior self as Chelsea win

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 20, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Chelsea and Tottenham rewrote the narratives of their transfer situations

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur battles for possession with David Luiz of Chelsea and Andreas Christensen of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 20, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea gave Tottenham 68% possession and denied them everything else

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 20, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea stifle Tottenham while slamming the door on talk of discord

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Richarlison de Andrade of Watford celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Nathaniel Chalobah of Watford during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Watford at Vitality Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Nathaniel Chalobah leaves Chelsea, is immediately in England contention

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea poses with the Premier League Trophy after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte talks about ‘lucky’ title, asks for time to build

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Victor Moses of Chelsea reacts after being sent off during the Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea must not allow Tottenham, referee to troll them into foolish fouls

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates at the end of the Premier League match between Chelsea and Watford at Stamford Bridge on May 15, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte reduces Diego Costa situation to a joke: “I prefer to laugh”

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates at the end of the Premier League match between Chelsea and Watford at Stamford Bridge on May 15, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea, Barcelona only clubs nominated in three or more FIFA awards

Chelsea cannot risk premature return for Tiemoue Bakayoko, Eden Hazard

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Diego Costa of Chelsea is dejected after The Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Taking legal action against Diego Costa doesn’t help Chelsea

PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 14: Julian Draxler of Paris Saint-Germain runs with the ball under pressure from Andre Gomes of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at Parc des Princes on February 14, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea may have a willing seller in PSG, should bid for Julian Draxler

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Andreas Christensen, Antonio Rudiger have three games to make a mark

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Diego Costa of Chelsea in action during the Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea are better off with Diego Costa in Brazil, rewriting history

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Gary Cahill of Chelsea is sent off by referee Craig Pawson after a challenge on Steven Defour of Southampton (on floor) during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea don’t appeal against red card in admission that poor performance was more than bad refereeing

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Gary Cahill of Chelsea is sent off by referee Craig Pawson after a challenge on Steven Defour of Southampton (on floor) during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Gary Cahill’s rare red card will hurt Chelsea, but should not hurt him

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea attempts to cross as Steven Defour of Burnley attempts to block during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Marcos Alonso provided essential two-way play in Chelsea vs. Burnley

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Gary Cahill of Chelsea is sent off by referee Craig Pawson after a challenge on Steven Defour of Southampton (on floor) during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea will now pay a steeper price for their last-minute transfers

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Alvaro Morata showed Chelsea what they have been missing in a striker

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: A general view of the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge on January 22, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Burnley: Predictions for the Premier League opener

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 21: Pedro of Chelsea reacts during a training session at Birds Nest on July 21, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Yifan Ding/Getty Images)

Pedro’s injury will likely keep Alvaro Morata on left side of Chelsea’s 3-4-3

SINGAPORE - JULY 22: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea FC (C) signs autograph for fans after he arrives at Changi International Airport ahead of the International Champions Cup on July 22, 2017 in Singapore. (Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images for ICC)

Alvaro Morata gives Chelsea fans a reality check ahead of opener