Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

No, it's not just a motorway service station...

Matt Davies-Adams has got the whole SOC family alongside him to round up all things Chelsea ahead of the (welcome) World Cup break.

First up, Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey reflect on the 1-0 defeat at Newcastle - which sees the Blues sitting eighth in the Premier League table after a third straight league loss.

Our mood is lifted with the help of Jessy Parker-Humphreys to round up what's been a hugely positive campaign so far for CFCW.

Then Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin pop by to take a closer look at the World Cup and what it has in store for some of Graham Potter's side - before putting Matt and Producer Lucy to the test with a bumper quiz - with absolutely *no* helping hands given or stitch ups whatsoever...

That's all from us for the break - we'll be back on December 28th to round up the visit of Bournemouth to Stamford Bridge in hopefully much happier times!

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He was born in 2004...

Fierce quizzing rivals Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on Chelsea's departure from the League Cup after the 2-0 defeat at Manchester City. But it's not all doom and gloom - as a Simon Johnson voice note live from the Etihad at the final whistle points out - with 18-year-old Lewis Hall playing a starring role and a generally improved performance from the losses to Brighton and Arsenal.

The tough assignments continue with a trip to St. James' Park to take on a Newcastle United side flying high under Eddie Howe.

There's a round up of the other Blues news elsewhere including an impressive win for the development squad, World Cup heartache for Reece James - and a UCL showdown with Dortmund to look forward to.

And of course, Dom and Sam go head-to-head in a grudge match...

We'll be back on Monday to round up the final game ahead of the extended international break - will the full cast of SOC along to help us round off a tumultuous 2022.

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Well, that was pretty grim...

The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the disastrous 1-0 defeat by Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Thankfully Chelsea Women brought some joy to the weekend courtesy of a 3-1 win at Manchester United!

Graham Potter's side could be in a world of pain *again* when they make the trip to the Etihad to face Manchester City in the League Cup. We predict our starting XI's and look ahead to the game.

We'll be back on Thursday to reflect on that game, the Champions League round of 16 draw - and look ahead to the trip to Newcastle for the Blues' final game before the World Cup break.

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With the good comes the bad...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield to look back on the 2-1 win over Zagreb in the final Champions League Group game. There was a debut and goal to remember for Denis Zakaria, late injury heartbreak for Ben Chilwell and reasons for Graham Potter to be positive ahead of a big final week of domestic action.

Next up for the Blues - table-toppers Arsenal make the short trip to Stamford Bridge on Sunday lunchtime. We look ahead to that game, weigh up the team news with the ongoing injury issues - and question whether Chelsea can still chase down the Gunners in this most unusual of seasons.

There's a round up of the news elsewhere - including a crucial fixture for the Women's team at Manchester United on Sunday - and the usual quiz hijinx...

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on another busy weekend of action - and look ahead to the midweek trip to Manchester City in the League Cup.

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Halloween came early for CFC...

Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Simon Johnson alongside him for a post-mortem following the shock 4-1 defeat at Brighton.

We try to get to the bottom of where it all went wrong, why Raheem Sterling has looked so poor, and whether there's any reason to panic.

It's Matchday 6 in the Champions League and a dead rubber against Matchday 1 foes Dinamo Zagreb. We pick our starting XI's and have everything crossed that no one gets injured!

There's a look at CFCW's 3-1 win over Aston Villa, spotlight on the academy sides - and an unexpected look at the benefits of Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy!

We'll be back on Thursday to round up the final group game and look ahead to the visit of table-toppers Arsenal in the Premier League.

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It was never, ever in doubt...

Jessy Parker-Humphrey's and Sam Parkin are with Matt Davies-Adams for your second weekly dose of SOC as Chelsea book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League AND top Group E after a 2-1 win at RB Salzburg.

Next up for Graham Potter's side is a trip to his old stomping ground - and a meeting with Brighton at the Amex on Saturday afternoon.

There's EIGHT goals for Chelsea Women in their WUCL tie against Vllaznia, a disappointing exit from the UEFA Youth League, a quiz - and a chance to hear from Callum Hudson-Odoi, doing great things on loan at Bayer Leverkusen.

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the game against the Seagulls - and look ahead to the final UCL group game with Dinamo Zagreb in town.

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Rumour has it Chelsea and Manchester United quite like draws?

Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Sam Parkin alongside him to reflect on the seemingly inevitable 1-1 scoreline at Stamford Bridge. We've got a whole lotta love for Trevoh Chalobah, concerns about Raheem Sterling's form - and find out what it's like to be hooked before HT.

It's Matchday Five in the Champions League as Graham Potter's side make the trip out to Austria to take on RB Salzburg - knowing a win will see they guaranteed a place in the last 16.

Plus - there's plenty of WSL and UWCL action to round up - following the big win out in Paris last Thursday and crucial 2-0 victory over Brighton at a sodden Broadfield Stadium on Sunday evening.

We'll be back on Thursday to look back on the UCL action - and preview Saturday's trip to Brighton in the Premier League.

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Not much sting in that one...

The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the goalless draw with Brentford. There's bafflement over Kai Havertz, praise for the impact subs, and a word on Broja's first start - with no Sam in sight!

We've then got eyes on events at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening - with Manchester United in town for an early top four battle, with the visitors just a point behind the Blues in the table. United expert Carl Anka drops by to give us the inside steer on Erik ten Hag's side.

There's a round up of the Blues news elsewhere - including another injury blow for N'golo Kante, growing excitement around Omari Hutchinson - and a quiz to get you in the mood for Saturday's game - all as we celebrate our 200th episode of Straight Outta Cobham!

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This is a Kepa Arrizabalaga appreciation pod...

Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on a fifth straight win for Graham Potter's side courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. We chat Kepa heroics, the loss of Reece James and two long overdue goals for Mason Mount.

There's a quick turnaround with a trip to Brentford on Wednesday night - we preview that game, question whether Chelsea would ever go for a player like Ivan Toney - and give some predictions of what to expect as the hectic October schedule rumbles on.

Plus - we recap Chelsea Women's 3-1 win over Everton - and the news that Emma Hayes will be missing from the sidelines following emergency surgery.

We'll be back on Thursday to give you the lowdown on the midweek trip to the Gtech Community Stadium - and look ahead to the visit of Manchester United...

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Just a bit *too much* Big Fik Energy...

Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin are in the hot seat alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the 2-0 win over AC Milan - as Graham Potter's men surged to the top of Group E after an eventful evening at the San Siro.

The Blues are back in Premier League action on Sunday afternoon as they make the trip to Villa Park - we look ahead to that game - round up the news elsewhere...and quiz!

We'll be back on Monday to look back on the Aston Villa game - and look ahead to the midweek trip to Brentford.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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