Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

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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Should Chelsea count themselves lucky to not be in Manchester City’s position?

Matt Davies-Adams, Sam Parkin and Luke Bosher assemble in a week which has shaken football.

We discuss the City scandal , before taking a closer look at the season so far and some of the issues that have plagued Xabi Alonso’s side in the early stages of this campaign.

Plus, CFCW get the better of bitter rivals Arsenal - and who’s done what in the international break so far?

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams
WITH: Luke Bosher and Sam Parkin
PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva
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Chelsea were well beaten by Brentford on Saturday as the Blues collapsed to a 3-0 defeat in west London.

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic’s Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey to look back on a miserable afternoon, including another set-piece goal conceded, Chelsea’s problems defending corners, a poor performance from Morgan Rogers and the growing reliance on Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto and Rogers for goals.

We also discuss the absence of Reece James, the surprise midfield pairing of Andrey Santos and Filip Jorgensen, Xabi Alonso’s late substitutions and whether Chelsea’s defensive problems are down to personnel, tactics or both.

Plus, we hear your correspondence and round up the latest from Chelsea’s women’s, Under-21s and Under-18s sides.

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Straight Outta Cobham is The Athletic's dedicated Chelsea show bringing you the very best coverage from behind the scenes at Chelsea. Twice a week, host Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson, Luke Bosher and Sam Parkin to bring you expert analysis, news and insights. Subscribe now.

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