Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

Money, money, money...

The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to round up the latest Blues news and look ahead to Monday night's visit of Everton.

We start with a deep dive into Liam's latest piece looking at the finer details of the £1 billion outlay of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital over the last three transfer windows. Was anyone worth the money that was paid for them?!

There's an update on the acquisition of Stoll Mansions before taking a closer look at the Toffees showdown - which is *surely* must win if there's to be any hope of snatching a European spot.

Plus, CFCW are back in action after the international break - travelling to Manchester to take on United in the semi-final of the FA Cup.

We'll be back at the slightly later time of Tuesday to mop up all the fallout from the visit of Everton on Monday evening!

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Dom Fifield, Liam Twomey

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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Chelsea just don't want nice things, do they?

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Luke Bosher and Dom Fifield with a sense of serious déjà vu as the Blues conspired to draw 2-2 with yet another relegation threatened side on a sorry Sunday in Sheffield.

We reflect on the result with the help of a full-time match report from Liam Twomey - and ponder whether it's an irretrievable situation for Mauricio Pochettino irrespective of potential FA Cup success or where they finish in the table this season.

We'll be back with you on Thursday to look ahead to Monday night's visit of Everton - what could possibly go wrong!

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Dom Fifield, Luke Bosher

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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100:39... have you recovered yet, Blues fans?!

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey - to try and recap the utterly bonkers last-gasp 4-3 victory over Manchester United.

Next up - Chelsea make the trip to Bramall Lane to take on relegation fodder Sheffield United... so will Thursday night really prove to be a turning point?!!

The last thing Liam and Luke needed after the drama of the night before was an MDA quiz...

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on what's surely a must win game for Poch and co!

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Liam Twomey, Luke Bosher

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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We wish this weekend's results were an April Fools...

Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies Adams to look back on the pitiful 2-2 draw with 10-man Burnley at Stamford Bridge.

Mason Mount and Manchester United are in town on Thursday evening in a battle of two clubs who are pining for former glories... we look ahead to that one and ponder what kind of reception the Cobham kid will get upon his return.

The weekend just kept getting worse - with CFCW beaten in extra time by Arsenal in the final of the Conti Cup. Jessy Parker Humphreys was there and sent us their thoughts on the final whistle.

We'll be back on Friday to reflect on the visit of Manchester United - and to preview Sunday evening's trip to Sheffield United.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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Good riddance, international break...

Matt Davies Adams has got Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey in tow to look ahead to a busy weekend of action for Chelsea Football Club.

We begin with your questions - including the fallout from the FAB statement, the always looming threat of PSR - and whether progress has indeed been made under Pochettino.

Then attention turns to the return of the Premier League - with Burnley in town on Saturday afternoon.

Plus it's a huge weekend for quadruple chasing CFCW - facing familiar foes Arsenal in Sunday's League Cup final at Molineux.

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the visit of Burnley, the Conti Cup final AND the midweek visit of Manchester United in the Premier League...

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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Is just one normal, straightforward victory too much to ask for?

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to look back on the mayhem of the 4-2 FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Leicester at Stamford Bridge.

We talk an afternoon to forget for Raheem Sterling, yet more Palmer brilliance and the unseriousness of this team.

Plus, Jessy Parker Humphreys is with us to reflect on the potentially title-deciding victory over Arsenal on Friday night - and the fallout from some of the eye-raising comments made by Emma Hayes...

We're taking a short international break of our own but will be back to preview the visit of all but relegated Burnley - who come to Stamford Bridge on the 30th of March!

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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To Wembley or not to Wembley?

Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher in tow to preview Sunday afternoon's FA Cup quarterfinal tie with Leicester at Stamford Bridge.

There's a huge Friday night in store for Chelsea Women - hosting Arsenal at Kingsmeadow in a match that could have major ramifications on the title race.

Plus - who'll triumph in the latest Johnson v Bosher quiz battle?

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the Leicester cup tie AND that huge WSL clash for CFCW.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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A five goal thriller under the lights, you say?

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield to look back on the 3-2 victory over Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge.

There's praise for Nicholas Jackson, an analysis of the constant chaos around Chelsea's defending - and the obligatory love after yet another man of the match performance from Cole Palmer.

Plus, our friend Jessy Parker Humphrey's swings by to tell us about a monumental few days for the women's team after progress in the League and FA Cup ahead of a tantalising meeting with Arsenal to come in the WSL...

We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to that game AND the visit of Leicester City in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.

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We asked for your questions and delivered suitably depressing answers...

Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey - alongside him for your second dose of Chelsea chatter.

With no midweek game to look back on we open the mailbag - including the future of Pochettino, the root of the cause of the problems - and whether the tactical plan is working.

Then we preview Monday night's visit of Newcastle to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

There's reflections on the news that Sam Kerr has been charged with the alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer - and a look ahead to their involvement in the League and FA Cup.

And of course - an obligatory quiz!

We'll be back at the later time of Tuesday to reflect on the match against the Magpies - and hopefully news of progress in both cups for CFCW!

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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Another doom and gloom Monday...

Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to reflect on the 2-2 draw at Brentford - which has led to plenty of questions about the future of Mauricio Pochettino.

Liam Twomey brings us the story of the game on the full-time whistle before we poll your thoughts to gauge the mood around the manager, state of the performance against the Bees and whether the current feeling around the club has turned for good.

We repeat (again), THANK GOD for CFCW - who cruised to a 4-0 win at Leicester to get their title charge back on track.

We'll be back on Thursday to preview Monday night's match against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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