Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

Chelsea win at home! And keep a clean sheet! For the first time since January!

Matt Davies-Adams has The Athletic’s Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher for company for a look back on the 2-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday.

After a tumultuous first half where the visitors had Xabi Alonso’s side on the ropes - the second brought far more positive signs. We lavish praise on Acheampong and Lavia, laud Estevao’s first Premier League start of the season (!) - and give Penders his flowers after bouncing back from last weekend’s disappointment.

Plus, Chelsea Women kept up their charge to regain their WSL crown with an emphatic 6-0 win over Charlton on Sunday.

00:00 - Intro
02:51 - Chelsea 2-0 Man United
07:22 - Estevao started (!)
12:12 - Acheampong growing in stature
18:23 - Wes Fofana’s rollercoaster game
21:39 - Did Chelsea get off lightly?
23:46 - Romeo Lavia praise
28:14 - Martinez’s generational headloss
30:40 - Palmer’s poor afternoon
31:13 - Mike Penders redemption arc
33:49 - Pedro Neto up top
41:32 - Elsewhere in Chelsea news

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Chelsea suffer penalty shootout heartache at the hands of Liverpool yet again…

Matt Davies-Adams and The Athletic’s Liam Twomey join forces to look back on the defeat at Anfield in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening - and look ahead to the visit of crisis club Manchester United on Saturday.

What the heck is going on with Estevao? Has the fan sentiment around Xabi Alonso already started to shift? And just how much pressure is their going into what feels like a must-win against a Man United side in complete and utter disarray?

Our old friend Cerys Jones is back - now on the United beat - to tell us how Michael Carrick is still in his post - and what to expect from his side on Saturday lunchtime.

00:00 - Intro
01:43 - Get Shirty
02:47 - Defeat at Anfield
03:27 - Estevao’s exclusion
11:56 - Emegha’s impact off the bench
14:35 - Fofana’s difficult evening
18:57 - Manchester United preview w/ Cerys Jones
20:46 - How is Carrick still in charge?
23:03 - What’s going on with Fernandes?
24:22 - How’s Andrey Santos getting on?
27:44 - Mason Mount’s role
28:52 - How can United hurt Chelsea?
32:04 - Is the optimism draining out of the fanbase?
32:37 - CFCW 2-0 Roma in the UWCL
44:28 - Selection dilemmas / Lacroix’s injury
46:57 - Academy news

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For just the second time in 36 years, Chelsea have been beaten by Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher assemble to look back on the horror 2-0 defeat by rivals Spurs on Saturday evening.

We dissect the hugely disappointing performance and result - which raises questions about Xabi Alonso’s game management. Why weren’t changes made sooner? Why did Cole Palmer lose his head? And what will Chelsea do if Joao Pedro is out for an extended period of time?

Elsewhere, CFCW fought from a goal down to beat Crystal Palace - and go top of the WSL table!

00:00 - Intro
02:15 - Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham review
04:29 - Is the defeat on Alonso?
08:32 - Joao Pedro’s absence
09:05 - Jackson thriving at Villa
17:05 - Poor old Mike Penders
23:02 - Set-piece difficulties continue
24:46 - Palmer’s ill-discipline
32:44 - Is this just what Chelsea are now?
37:04 - Liverpool v Chelsea preview
40:14 - Will Estevao get a start?
44:27 - Predictions?
45:03 - Elsewhere in Chelsea news

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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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