Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

• Was sorry City defeat Chelsea's most worrying performance of the season?

  Therapy's in session, buckle up... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to take a look back on the fairly disastrous 3-1 defeat at Manchester City. There's no hanging about as we dissect the tactical ineptitude, lack of accountability on the pitch and failings from the manager through to the sporting directors... One thing we can ALWAYS count on though are the mighty CFCW - who took an even firmer grip on the WSL title race thanks to the 1-0 win over Arsenal at a raucous Stamford Bridge. Jessy Parker Humphreys sent us their thoughts after another statement victory for Sonia Bompastor's side. Plus, Renato Veiga's in Turin, Kepa's not coming back - but are we expecting any last minute transfer business from the Blues? We'll be back on Thursday to preview the now even more significant Monday night meeting with Graham Potter's West Ham. HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey and Jessy Parker Humphreys PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Top four all to play for as trip to flawed Man City awaits

  Be more PSG, Chelsea... Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest, Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson alongside him for your second weekly dose of Blues chat. We begin with a look at the latest transfer news - including the record-breaking arrival of USA defender Naomi Girma. We pushed the emergency voice note klaxon so Jessy Parker Humphreys could tell us all about the 24-year-old and what she'll bring to the club. On the men's side - we console Luke over news that Renato Veiga is set to spend the rest of the campaign and Juventus, and check in on the rumours of Garnacho coming in... Then, it's all eyes on Manchester City on Saturday evening, with Enzo Marseca's side travelling to face a City side two points behind them in the table and reeling from their 4-2 defeat by PSG in the Champions League. We look ahead to that game and ponder the midfield options and approach to taking on the uncharacteristically poor Citizens. Plus, can Simon build upon his remarkable performance in last week's quiz and get another big win? We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the the trip to Manchester City, that huge WSL clash with Arsenal coming to Stamford Bridge - and bring you up to speed with all the other Blues news! HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Luke Bosher, Simon Johnson and Jessy Parker Humphreys PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Super Trev shines on his return - but are we in the midst of a midfield injury crisis?

  Welcome back, Trevoh... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Jessy Parker Humphrey's alongside him to look back on the much-needed 3-1 victory over Wolves on Monday night. We highlight Chalobah's triumphant return to Stamford Bridge, the ongoing concerns around Robert Sanchez which just aren't going away - and worry about the lack of midfield options following the latest potentially long-term injuries to Enzo and Lavia. There's a closer look at the transfer window, including rumours of an approach for Alejandro Garnacho, the possibility of yet more loan recalls due to the midfield injury woes - and news of another youthful signing. Plus, Chelsea Women returned to WSL action in emphatic style with a 5-0 victory over West Ham. Next up, the small matter of a London derby with Arsenal - where a win would probably all but seal a sixth straight title... We'll be back on Thursday to preview the trip to the Etihad to take on a Manchester City side who unfortunately seemed to have remembered how to play football again... HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Liam Twomey and Jessy Parker Humphreys PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Returning Reece rescues a point - but why are Chelsea so bad in the second half of games?

  We've missed you, Reece (and Trevoh...)... The Athletic's Chelsea writers Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth. We lament yet another second half collapse, weigh up the positives and negatives of Nicholas Jackson - and revisit the accusations of tactical naivety levelled at Enzo Maresca. So, a response is needed on Monday night against a Wolves side who sit inside the relegation zone but have form when it comes to picking up three points and springing a surprise at Stamford Bridge.. We also touch base with the latest January transfer window activity - including the recall of Trevoh Chalobah from Crystal Palace and the rumoured departures of Christopher Nkunku and Axel Disasi - and the news that the club have been found PSR compliant. Plus - have we seen the greatest performance in the history of the quiz? We'll be back on Tuesday to reflect on the visit of Wolverhampton Wanderers and find out how Chelsea Women get on back in WSL action against West Ham on Sunday afternoon. HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Morecambe dispatched with a tricky Bournemouth test next - but is Veiga really on his way out?

  Say it ain't so, Renato... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to analyse the 5-0 victory over Morecambe in the FA Cup to set up a trip to Brighton in the fourth round. We talk missed opportunities for Nkunku, Tosin's goals and leadership - and the surprising news that a certain muse of Luke's could be on his way out the door... Then, a far more serious challenge presents itself - with high-flying Bournemouth visiting Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night in the Premier League. Just how important is it for the Blues to bag all three points if they're to maintain their hopes of a top four finish? Elsewhere, Chelsea Women returned to action after the winter break with a comfortable 4-0 win over Charlton in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Jessy Parker Humphrey's sends in their full-time thoughts after the final whistle at Kingsmeadow! We'll be back on Thursday to run the rule over the meeting with the Cherries - and preview Monday night's visit of Wolves. HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey & Jessy Parker Humphreys PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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