Premier League

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea rolls the ball out during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on November 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Thibaut Courtois recognises the stark reality of Chelsea’s title defence

5 things learned from Chelsea’s dominant victory over Manchester United

Nathan Ake has no regrets about leaving Chelsea and why should he?

Chelsea vs. Watford: Daring to predict a makeshift XI ends the slump

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Tiemoue Bakayoko and David Luiz of Chelsea look dejected during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park on October 14, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Watford will continue their wait to see a “real” Chelsea squad

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City celebrates scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Sergio Aguero absence makes this Chelsea’s game to lose

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides third goal 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)

Alvaro Morata banishes Diego Costa to Chelsea history

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: A general view of the Bet365 Stadium during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Arsenal at Bet365 Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Score predictions for Chelsea’s clash with Stoke City

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: A general view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Score predictions for Chelsea’s clash with Arsenal

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Tiemoue Bakayoko of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

New Chelsea signing Tiemoue Bakayoko aware of Sunday’s significance

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea sneak back into title race without fuss or controversy

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Leicester City and Brighton and Hove Albion at The King Power Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Predictions for Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Leicester City

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Marcos Alonso (C) of Chelsea celebrates with teammates Victor Moses (L) and Gary Cahill (R) after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea face Leicester: Team news, probable XI, referee watch

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Marcos Alonso (2nd R) of Chelsea celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea have the advantage over Leicester City in head-to-head form

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Leicester City and Brighton and Hove Albion at The King Power Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Five things to look for as Chelsea return to action against Leicester City

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea enter the international break free of a crisis and palpable discord

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)

Predictions for Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Everton

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Willian of Chelsea (obscure) celebrates scoring his sides third goal with his Chelsea team mates during the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on April 30, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea take on Everton: Form points to convincing win

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides second goal with the Chelsea fans 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 overcome one-game crisis with gritty Tottenham win

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)

Tottenham vs. Chelsea predictions: Optimism in short supply for Blues fans

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: A general view inside the dressing room prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match beween Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus at Wembley Stadium on August 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

Five things to look for as Chelsea square off with Tottenham at Wembley

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Ashley Barnes of Burnley and Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor on February 12, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Chelsea take on Burnley: History points to tough, but manageable fixture

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 seek to run opening day unbeaten streak to 19 (and other stats)

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Ngolo Kante, Gary Cahill, John Terry and Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea celebrates 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 set for tough opening stretch in Premier League defence

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: John Terry of Chelsea and his team mates celebrate with the Premier League trophy during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea win Premier League, Tottenham nab useless consolation prizes

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: General view outside as Chelsea fans make their way past the stadium which has a home of the champions sign on before the Premier League match between Chelsea and Watford at Stamford Bridge on May 15, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea face Sunderland: Predictions for FA Cup tune-up

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 12: l-r Antonio Conte, Pedro, David Luiz, N'Golo Kante and Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea celebrate winning the league during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea at The Hawthorns on May 12, 2017 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea face Watford: Predictions for Premier League party

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea scores his sides first goal past Ben Foster of West Bromwich Albion during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea at The Hawthorns on May 12, 2017 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea needed their second striker to find a goal against West Bromwich