EFL Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Saul Niguez of Chelsea FC and Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa battle for the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Aston Villa predicted XI: 3-4-2-1, rotation in EFL Cup

Chelsea player ratings at Spurs: Lapses continue in League Cup

Chelsea score predictions at Spurs: Cautious about the Carabao Cup

Chelsea predicted XI at Spurs: Lampard selects his preferred 4-2-3-1

Chelsea's German striker Timo Werner is pictured during the pre-season friendly football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on August 29, 2020. - The game is a 'pilot' event where a small number of fans will be present on a socially-distanced basis. The aim is to get fans back into stadiums in the Premier League by October. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea and Tottenham combined XI: Blues dominate the midfield

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea scores the opening goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on February 22, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Chelsea three things to look for: Spurs in the League Cup

Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz (R) celebrates with Chelsea's English striker Tammy Abraham (L) and Chelsea's English midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi (R) after scoring his team's fourth goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Chelsea and Barnsley at Stamford Bridge in London on September 23, 2020. (Photo by Alastair Grant / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ALASTAIR GRANT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings vs. Barnsley: A performance for the ages

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Thiago Silva of Chelsea looks on during the Carabao Cup third round match between Chelsea and Barnsley at Stamford Bridge on September 23, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around United Kingdom remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Neil Hall - Pool/Getty Images)

Three lessons learnt in Chelsea’s Carabao Cup drubbing of Barnsley

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Willy Caballero of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on July 26, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Chelsea score predictions vs. Barnsley: Advancing across the board

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Frank Lampard and Jody Morris of Chelsea show their delight after they watch Tammy Abraham's goal back on the big screen after he scores a goal to make it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Burnley FC at Stamford Bridge on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Lampard will be criticized for experienced XI and that’s OK

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Harry Clifton of Grimsby Town tackles Reece James of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea FC and Grimsby Town at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Chelsea starting XI vs. Man U: Another start for Gilmour, Guehi and James

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on August 11, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Manchester United predictions: We know who’s really at the wheel

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 10: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks on from the Chelsea bench prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match between Bohemians FC and Chelsea FC at Dalymount Park on July 10, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Chelsea XI: Lampard hands out two debuts, many days off, two big returns

NORWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea tackles Moritz Leitner of Norwich City during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Chelsea FC at Carrow Road on August 24, 2019 in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea predictions vs. Grimsby Town: High hopes for Christian Pulisic

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City shoots as he is challenged by Ross Barkley of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on February 10, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. City predictions: No room for self-delusion at Carabao Cup final

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Ross Barkley of Chelsea makes a pass as Moussa Sissoko of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on January 8, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Chelsea predictions vs. Spurs: Bottle jobs, pens and a faux nine

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea is put under pressure by Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on January 8, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings: Christensen, Hudson-Odoi should have been in best XI

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)

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri puts the soul back in the XI with CHO, Christensen

WATFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Chelsea FC at Vicarage Road on December 26, 2018 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Tottenham vs. Chelsea: Predictions for a cagey Blues win in EFL Cup tie

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Jose Mourinho of Chelsea celebrates with the trophy after winning the Capital One Cup Final match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on March 1, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea must never forget Jose Mourinho’s maxim that all cups are good cups

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Junior Stanislas of AFC Bournemouth is challenged by Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on December 19, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Ruben Loftus-Cheek leads player ratings vs. Bournemouth

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Davide Zappacosta of Chelsea crosses the ball which is defelcted in for Chelsea second goal of the game during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Derby County at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Bournemouth predictions: Making cherry pie of the Carabao Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Davide Zappacosta of Chelsea crosses the ball which is defelcted in for Chelsea second goal of the game during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Derby County at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s starting XIII: Player ratings for the starting Blues and Rams

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Frank Lampard of Derby County reacts during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Manchester United and Derby County at Old Trafford on September 25, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Chelsea predictions vs. Derby: Warm welcome, but a business-like result

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: David Luiz of Chelsea looks on 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 predictions: Suffering with the ball in Carabao Cup opener

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: Maurizio Sarri needs this EFL Cup tie far more than Jurgen Klopp

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Chelsea celebrate victory during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round Replay between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on January 17, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea face Arsenal: Predictions for the final episode of this London derby

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Eden Hazard of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Antonio Conte’s substitutions against Arsenal were baffling