Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

Chelsea’s favourite opponents come to Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, as the Blues look to make it SEVEN straight wins against Tottenham in the Premier League.
Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Luke Bosher alongside him for a look ahead to the visit of Spurs.

How will Chelsea handle being overwhelming favourites coming into the game? Will Mike Penders show he’s ready to be No. 1? And how are Spurs feeling heading into this match after their first win of the season against Coventry on Monday? We speak to The View From The Lane’s Dan Kilpatrick to find out.

Plus - Chelsea Women look to continue their excellent form when they head to Crystal Palace in the WSL.

00:00 - Intro
02:09 - Get Shirty
05:00 - Chelsea v Tottenham preview
05:29 - Is Mike Penders ready?
07:31 - Defensive set-up - Palestra’s role
16:12 - Are we getting too carried away?
19:09 - How much can we read into the table?
21:02 - Calm or chaos on Saturday?
23:18 - Pre-match predictions
26:38 - Tottenham perspective with Dan Kilpatrick
35:50 - Crystal Palace v CFCW preview

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A win at Everton! And a clean sheet! What’s going on?!

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic’s Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson for a look back on the 2-0 win at the Hill Dickinson.

We’ve got a full debrief of the victory - including Neto’s transformation under Xabi Alonso, Caicedo’s seamless return to action and more love for Jordan Henderson. Plus, the latest on the injuries to Emi Martinez and Reece James.

Elsewhere - Chelsea Women romped to a 6-2 victory over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge to keep the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the table.

00:00 - Intro
01:59 - Everton 0-2 Chelsea
05:08 - Reece James’ injury
00:00 - Captain Caicedo
10:27 - Jorrel Hato impresses
13:20 - Formational intrigue
18:31 - Neto’s transformation
23:13 - Jordan Henderson appreciation section
27:59 - Martinez’s injury, Penders’ opportunity
36:35 - Elsewhere in Chelsea news
37:19 - CFCW flying
39:10 - Reggie Watson’s star is growing

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After just one win in their last nine matches away at Everton, can Xabi Alonso’s side come away with from the Hill Dickinson with a victory on Saturday?

Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Luke Bosher for company to preview the trip to take on the Toffees.

Plus, Chelsea Women get back to WSL action when they face Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

And - which current outfield player is most likely to have a turn as an emergency keeper?

00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Get Shirty
02:45 - Everton v Chelsea preview
03:55 - Do players think about the curse?
06:15 - Any changes in team selection?
10:45 - Reece James’ injury
13:30 - Colwill’s captaincy credentials
17:45 - Henderson’s role
21:15 - Another fast start?
24:30 - Kiernan-Dewsbury Hall/ Tyrique George revenge game
31:30 - Get Shirty reveal
34:15 - Chelsea v Tottenham in the WSL

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Chelsea’s fast starts continue - and this time they manage to hold onto their lead!

Matt Davies-Adams has The Athletic’s Chelsea correspondents Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey for company to look back on the 5-1 win over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.

We talk Caicedo’s return, Henderson rolling back the years, Palmer’s new contract - and Joao Pedro’s Golden Boot credentials.

We’ll be back on Thursday for a look ahead to Saturday’s trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium to face Everton.

00:00 - Intro
02:30 - Chelsea 5-1 Bournemouth
03:15 - Welcome back, Moi!
05:25 - Jordan Henderson rolls back the years
10:35 - Reece James injury worries
12:45 - Chelsea’s fast starts
16:15 - Joao Pedro for Golden Boot?
23:15 - Palmer’s contract extension
29:00 - Estevao sidelined again
35:50 - Elsewhere in Chelsea news
36:45 - Shakhtar at Stamford Bridge

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The Premier League returns and Chelsea look to get their season back on track when winless Bournemouth visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.

Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin for company - on the day it was announced that co-sporting director Laurence Stewart is set to leave the club.

We discuss the significance of that departure - before a closer look at the weekend ahead and some of the key selection and system dilemmas facing Xabi Alonso.

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HOST: Matt Davies-Adams
WITH: Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin
PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva
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