The Athletic's Chelsea experts - Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey, Luke Bosher, Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield - are alongside host Matt Davies-Adams to bring you behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge. Expect unrivalled insight, honest opinion and stimulating debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
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48 min
How damaging will the shock Tottenham defeat be for Chelsea & Alonso?
For just the second time in 35 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…
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41 min
Will Chelsea continue winning streak against Spurs?
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-Adam…
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46 min
Have Chelsea turned a corner after win and clean sheet at Everton?
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…
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43 min
Can Chelsea banish their Everton (A) hoodoo?
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 S…
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40 min
Henderson’s stunning double + Palmer’s contract extension
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 co…
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55 min
Will Caicedo return and kickstart Chelsea's season?
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 T…
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54 min
Did BlueCo save Chelsea from a fate worse than City’s?
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 discus…
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46 min
What went so wrong at Brentford?
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…
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39 min
Clearlake Capital assume full control - What happens next for Chelsea?
Todd 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 forw…
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43 min
What’s going wrong with Chelsea’s defence?
Chelsea 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 pro…
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46 min
Nine goal thriller! Chelsea fight back against Leeds
Chelsea 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…
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48 min
Humbled or heartened? Chelsea beaten at Arsenal
It’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 Th…
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51 min
Could late deadline day drama cost Chelsea? + Arsenal preview
There 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…
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57 min
Are Chelsea contenders if they start defending properly?
Chelsea made it back-to-back wins to start the Premier League season in front of a raucous Stamford Bridge - courtesy of a chaotic 4-3 victory over Brighton. Matt Davies-Adams has…
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49 min
Martinez in, Fernandez out? As Brighton come to town
Chelsea progressed to the third round of the League Cup courtesy of a 2-0 win over Luton Town. Next up, old friends Brighton in the Premier League!Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Par…
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55 min
Palmer's back - but is Sanchez a liability?
Chelsea kicked off their Premier League campaign in style (mostly thanks to a 3-2 victory over Fulham, with Cole Palmer back to his dazzling best but alarm bells ringing again afte…
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49 min
Does Alonso make Chelsea genuine challengers?
Do Chelsea head into the 2026-27 Premier League season as serious contenders for titles again?Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher alongside him for…
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43 min
Rogers' debut, emotional Alonso & Enzo's uncertain future
The new Premier League season begins in a week - and there's a sense of belief back at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's 3-1 win over Real Sociedad in their final pre-season game.Mat…
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43 min
Pre-season tour takeaways, Chavarria incoming & goodbye Trev
Two weeks to go...Matt Davies Adams is joined by The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey for a look back on Chelsea's pre-season tour exploits following a final two matches in…
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49 min
Mudryk returns as the squad gets bigger
A ban resolved, three players in and a £10m fine… so a pretty quiet week from a Chelsea point of view.Plenty to discuss for Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin as Mikha…