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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Sam Allardyce, Manager of Everton arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St. James Park on December 13, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Chelsea must overcome their British manager hoodoo against Sam Alladyce

Ethan Ampadu added a new twist to Chelsea’s January transfer window

If David Luiz does leave, Chelsea must replace him with Virgil van Dijk

Chelsea: Michy Batshuayi unlikely to face Everton after blowing opportunity

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea is challenged by Lucas Hernandez of Atletico Madrid during the UEFA Champions League group C match between Chelsea FC and Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge on December 5, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Antonio Conte’s Michy Batshuayi request is simply unreasonable

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on December 16, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Impending transfer windows bring the best out of Marcos Alonso

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Eden Hazard of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea at John Smith's Stadium on December 12, 2017 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Strong January window crucial to Blues’ future

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Chelsea fans are seen wearing Christmas hats during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on December 16, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

10 Chelsea Christmas presents for that special someone

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City celebrates scoring the first Leicester goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leicester City at St. James Park on December 9, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea should sign Riyad Mahrez early in the January transfer window

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Roman Abramovich, Chelsea owner celebrates his side winning the league after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea FC is no place for defeatist banter as long as trophies are still in play

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Tiemoue Bakayoko of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea at John Smith's Stadium on December 12, 2017 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s midfield: Tiemoue Bakayoko at his best paired with Kante in 3-4-3

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides third goal with Alvaro Morata of Chelsea and Marcos Alonso of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on December 2, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Antonio Conte will keep the false-nine 3-4-3 as Plan C (maybe B.5)

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Dean Whitehead of Huddersfield Town passes the ball under pressure from Willian of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea at John Smith's Stadium on December 12, 2017 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Should Willian or Pedro complete the front line in the 3-4-3?

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on December 9, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

January panic-buying is not the answer to Chelsea’s situation

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea at Vitality Stadium on October 28, 2017 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Michy Batshuayi back to square one as Conte taxes Eden Hazard

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Saul Niguez of Atletico Madrid celebrates after scoring his sides first goal as Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Champions League group C match between Chelsea FC and Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge on December 5, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea must protect Thibaut Courtois from the predations of Atletico Madrid

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on December 9, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Chelsea must find ways to win in the Premier League following UCL matches

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City and Andreas Christensen of Chelsea battle for possession in the aiir during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 30, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Andreas Christensen is Chelsea’s new defensive general

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on December 9, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Chelsea loss ends title defence but presents new opportunities

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on December 2, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea should take action in January to remedy stagnant attack

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on December 9, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte finally admits Chelsea are out of the title race

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on December 2, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Alvaro Morata scare may derail Antonio Conte’s rotation plans

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea at Vitality Stadium on October 28, 2017 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Chelsea: 90 minutes with U23’s mean different things for Batshuayi, Kenedy

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea celebrates during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on December 2, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea face one top-half team in December: Will Conte continue to rotate?

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Saul Niguez of Atletico Madrid celebrates after scoring his sides first goal as Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Champions League group C match between Chelsea FC and Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge on December 5, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

5 things learned from Chelsea’s disappointing draw against Atletico Madrid

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea and Fernando Torres of Atletico Madrid in action during the UEFA Champions League group C match between Chelsea FC and Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge on December 5, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Cesc Fabregas earned his way to a secure future in Chelsea’s squad

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Chelsea fans have every right to be enraged by Mark Clattenburg

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides third goal with Alvaro Morata of Chelsea and Marcos Alonso of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on December 2, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Don’t blame Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois, no-one can resist Real Madrid