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Chelsea's English midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi (R) celebrates scoring their third goal during the English FA Cup third round football match between Chelsea and Morecambe at Stamford Bridge in London on January 10, 2021. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / 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 IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three key clashes as Blues look for edge over Fulham

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Chelsea player ratings vs. Man City: Blues get demolished at home

Chelsea's English midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi (C) reacts after scoring their late goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on January 3, 2021. - Manchester City won the game 3-1. (Photo by Andy Rain / 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 ANDY RAIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three lessons learnt in embarrassing loss to Man City

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: John Stones of Manchester City battles with Tammy Abraham of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three things to look for vs. Manchester City

Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola elbow bumps with Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard after during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on June 25, 2020. - Cheslea won the match 2-1. Jurgen Klopp's legendary status at Anfield was secured on Thursday as he became the first Liverpool manager to win a league title in 30 years. (Photo by PAUL CHILDS / 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 PAUL CHILDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea score predictions vs. Man City: Can the Blues earn three points?

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea runs with the ball past Benjamin Mendy of Manchester City before scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on June 25, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Childs/Pool via Getty Images)

Chelsea predicted XI vs. Man City: Will the 4-3-3 bring back winning ways?

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: 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-4-3 and the hunt for balance with an edge

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: John Stones of Manchester City battles with Tammy Abraham of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three key clashes as the Blues welcome Manchester City

Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola elbow bumps with Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard after during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on June 25, 2020. - Cheslea won the match 2-1. Jurgen Klopp's legendary status at Anfield was secured on Thursday as he became the first Liverpool manager to win a league title in 30 years. (Photo by PAUL CHILDS / 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 PAUL CHILDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea talking tactics: Pep Guardiola further in than ever is a bit weird

KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: Chelsea FC fans arrive at the stadium prior to the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Chelsea Women and West Ham United Women at Kingsmeadow on December 06, 2020 in Kingston upon Thames, England. A limited number of fans are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Chelsea could benefit from a break no matter how it arrives

Chelsea's French striker Olivier Giroud (C) vies with Aston Villa's Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz (L) and Aston Villa's English defender Kortney Hause (R) during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in London on December 28, 2020. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / 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 RICHARD HEATHCOTE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: The Blues put on uninspiring show versus Aston Villa

Chelsea's French striker Olivier Giroud (C) vies with Aston Villa's Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz (L) and Aston Villa's English defender Kortney Hause (R) during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in London on December 28, 2020. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / 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 RICHARD HEATHCOTE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three lessons learnt from draw to Aston Villa to end 2020

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: N'Golo Kante of Chelsea battles for possession with John McGinn of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on December 28, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings vs. Aston Villa: A lot of effort, very few ideas

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks dejected following their sides defeat in the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on December 12, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of spectators (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Chelsea score predictions vs. Aston Villa: Little to no confidence

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea interacts with Marvelous Nakamba of Aston Villa after the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Chelsea FC at Villa Park on June 21, 2020 in Birmingham, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Justin Tallis/Pool via Getty Images)

Chelsea predicted XI vs. Aston Villa: 4-3-3 stays despite struggles

Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard gestures from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on October 24, 2020. (Photo by PHIL NOBLE / 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 PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: A tactical analysis from the humiliating loss at Arsenal

Chelsea's English midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi (L) pulls away from Arsenal's English midfielder Joe Willock during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 26, 2020. (Photo by Julian Finney / 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 JULIAN FINNEY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal versus Chelsea three lessons learnt: Resetting and reevaluating

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Thiago Silva of Chelsea FC reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings: Simply abysmal against Arsenal

Chelsea's French midfielder N'Golo Kante (L) runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on June 21, 2020. (Photo by MOLLY DARLINGTON / 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 MOLLY DARLINGTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three things to look for as Blues seek rebound

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Chelsea talking tactics: Doesn’t matter what Aston Villa does if Blues don’t

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Thiago Silva of Chelsea FC reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three key clashes as Blues march on to Aston Villa

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Thiago Silva of Chelsea reacts following the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea at Molineux on December 15, 2020 in Wolverhampton, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Chelsea gets blown out by lowly Arsenal in a trap game

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: David Luiz of Arsenal battles for possession with Olivier Giroud of Chelsea during the Heads Up FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 01, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Getty Images)

Chelsea score predictions at Arsenal: A Boxing Day London Derby

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Emerson of Chelsea runs with the ball as Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea predicted XI for Arsenal: A Boxing Day best XI

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Jorginho of Chelsea is closed down by Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on December 29, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea talking tactics: How Arsenal went from tika taka to parking the bus

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: David Luiz of Arsenal battles for possession with Olivier Giroud of Chelsea during the Heads Up FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 01, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three key clashes against a terrible Arsenal on Boxing Day