Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

If this is what 2022 has in store for us...

Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson are back with a bang alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the thrilling 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge - and the furore around Romelu Lukaku's off the pitch antics and subsequent dropping from the squad for the biggest game of the season so far.

There's time for a quick round-up of the other festive fixtures against Aston Villa and Brighton - before a look ahead to Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg against Antonio Conte's Tottenham.

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The gift of a semi-final for Christmas...

To round off 2021 in style the whole Straight Outta Cobham gang is along for some festive cheer as the Blues booked their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals - and set up a showdown with Antonio Conte's Tottenham - thanks to a 2-0 victory at Brentford.

As it's our last pod of the year, the chaps look ahead to the upcoming fixtures with Aston Villa, Brighton and Liverpool - before picking their moment of what's been a very eventful and successful calendar year.

Plus the tables are turned on Quizmaster Matt - and he and Producer Lucy go head-to-head as Dom, Liam, Simon and Sam seek revenge with a special end of year grilling.

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This could all get very messy...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield to look back on the goalless draw at Wolves - which wouldn't have even happened if Chelsea had had their way.

We wrap up the latest fallout in terms of Covid-19 and the potential postponement of upcoming fixtures. 

There's a brief look ahead to Wednesday's scheduled Carabao Cup quarter-final with Brentford - who themselves have seen their squad decimated by positive coronavirus tests. 

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Not a good Thursday night by all accounts...

Liam Twomey and Matt Davies-Adams mull over the frustrating 1-1 draw with Everton - with the help of a Simon Johnson match report - and question why Thomas Tuchel's side simply can't convert their chances and see out games.

It was also an evening to forget for the women's side - knocked out of the Champions League in emphatic style after a 4-0 defeat by Wolfsburg. Flo Lloyd-Hughes gives her verdict on the loss - and the struggles Emma Hayes' side have faced in the last couple of weeks.

With upcoming fixtures up in their air due to ongoing Covid-19 issues throughout football - the Athletic's Wolves reporter Tim Spiers looks ahead to Sunday's match which will *hopefully* go ahead.

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Well that was fun, wasn't it?!

Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin alongside him to reflect on the Champions League draw LIVE...oh, wait.

After hijinx of the highest order - it was confirmed that Chelsea WILL face Lille in the round of 16.

Amid all the chaos there's reflections on the much needed 3-2 victory over Leeds - then it's all eyes on Everton and the return of Rafa Benítez to Stamford Bridge - with the Toffees finding themselves in a very sticky position after a miserable run of recent form.

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Oh Ozdoev...

Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the 3-3 draw in Zenit which saw Chelsea pipped to the post for top spot in Group H.

BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope joins us for a closer look at Saturday's opponents in the Premier League as Marcelo Bielsa's men come to town.

There's a round up of the other Blues news - including a pitch invader feeling the wrath of Sam Kerr in their goalless draw with Juventus in the Champions League - and of course, the obligatory Thursday quiz.

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In Kerrby we trust...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield to reflect on mixed fortunes for the men's and women's teams this weekend.

Thomas Tuchel's Blues suffered their first away defeat of the season after being stunned 3-2 by West Ham - while it was far better news for Emma Hayes' side who crushed WSL title rivals Arsenal 3-0 to complete the 2020-21 domestic treble.

Flo Lloyd-Hughes pops in to discuss events at Wembley and what this result could mean for the rest of the season - plus a big Champions League tie against Juventus to manoeuvre in midweek.

Meanwhile, it's a long trip to Russia for the men - who wrap up their group stage campaign at Zenit.

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The luck of future champions?

Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin along for the ride to reflect on the very lucky three points picked up at Vicarage Road against Watford in the 2-1 win - looking closely at the narrative surrounding Andreas Christensen's future and the growing list injury concerns for Thomas Tuchel.

Then it's onto Saturday's Premier League trip to West Ham - where the Blues will be looking for a far better performance if they're to triumph over their London rivals.

Chelsea legend and TEN-TIME FA Cup winner Katie Chapman is with us to preview Sunday's enticing final at Wembley against fierce rivals Arsenal.

There's a word on the Ballon d'Or and FIFA Club World Cup - and last but not least, Matt tries to outfox his opponents in the latest quiz after far too much success of late...

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Curse those Stamford Bridge floodlights...

The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 1-1 draw with Manchester United.

We analyse the lack of attacking spark despite dominating possession and chances, what more Ruben Loftus-Cheek could do to fulfil his potential - and ponder whether Thomas Tuchel's post-match pleasantries are all they seem.

Then there's midweek Premier League action to look forward to - as the Blues get ready to travel to Vicarage Road on Wednesday night to face Watford.

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Not a bad way to ring in your 50th game in charge...

Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the commanding 4-0 win over Juventus as Chelsea confirmed their progression to the last 16 of the Champions League.

Attention then turns to Sunday's visit of Manchester United - with The Athletic's Adam Crafton joining us with the latest on a tumultuous week for the club following the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjær.

Plus, Matt suspects foul play as the latest Thursday quiz causes shock and awe...

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