Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
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Will Caicedo return and kickstart Chelsea's season?
October 7, 2026 · 55 minThe 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…
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Did BlueCo save Chelsea from a fate worse than City’s?
September 30, 2026 · 54 minShould 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…
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What went so wrong at Brentford?
September 21, 2026 · 46 minChelsea 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…
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Clearlake Capital assume full control - What happens next for Chelsea?
September 17, 2026 · 39 minTodd Boehly’s four-year association with the club has come to an end, with Clearlake Capital taking full control of Chelsea FC. So what does the change mean for the club going forward? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic’s Liam…
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What’s going wrong with Chelsea’s defence?
September 14, 2026 · 43 minChelsea throw away another lead as Hull City fight back to earn a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. Is Xabi Alonso’s side becoming too reliant on outscoring opponents, and how big a problem is the defence? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The…
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Nine goal thriller! Chelsea fight back against Leeds
September 10, 2026 · 46 minChelsea 6 - 3 Leeds United. Did you think that was going to be the final score when Brendan Aaronsen put Leeds 2-0 up just after the restart? Chelsea did end up thrilling in Leeds comeback, but are they too reliant on Xabi Alonso’s A…
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Humbled or heartened? Chelsea beaten at Arsenal
September 7, 2026 · 48 minIt’s another defeat for Chelsea at the Emirates, but did Xabi Alonso’s side show they’re closer to Arsenal’s level than they have been in quite a while? Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic’s Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher for company to…
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Could late deadline day drama cost Chelsea? + Arsenal preview
September 3, 2026 · 51 minThere was late deadline day drama as Enzo Fernandez’s move to Manchester City was finally confirmed - but the arrival of Lamine Camara collapsed in spectacular fashion at the last moment. Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and Liam…