Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

Chelsea suffer penalty shootout heartache at the hands of Liverpool yet again…Matt Davies-Adams and The Athletic’s Liam Twomey join forces to look back on the defeat at Anfield in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening - and look ahead to the visit of crisis club Manchester United on Saturday.What the heck is going on with Estevao? Has the fan sentiment around Xabi Alonso already started to shift? And just how much pressure is their going into what feels like a must-win against a Man United side in complete and utter disarray? Our old friend Cerys Jones is back - now on the United beat - to tell us how Michael Carrick is still in his post - and what to expect from his side on Saturday lunchtime. 00:00 - Intro01:43 - Get Shirty 02:47 - Defeat at Anfield03:27 - Estevao’s exclusion 11:56 - Emegha’s impact off the bench 14:35 - Fofana’s difficult evening 18:57 - Manchester United preview w/ Cerys Jones20:46 - How is Carrick still in charge?23:03 - What’s going on with Fernandes?24:22 - How’s Andrey Santos getting on?27:44 - Mason Mount’s role 28:52 - How can United hurt Chelsea? 32:04 - Is the optimism draining out of the fanbase?32:37 - CFCW 2-0 Roma in the UWCL 44:28 - Selection dilemmas / Lacroix’s injury 46:57 - Academy news🚨 WE'RE NOW ON TIKTOK! www.tiktok.com/@outtacobham🚨 AND JOIN OUR FPL LEAGUE! https://fantasy.premierleague.com/en/leagues/auto-join/p4nqo2Get in touch:Email: soc@theathletic.comX/Bluesky: @SOCobhamPod

For just the second time in 36 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 2-0 defeat by rivals Spurs on Saturday evening.We dissect the hugely disappointing performance and result - which raises questions about Xabi Alonso’s game management. Why weren’t changes made sooner? Why did Cole Palmer lose his head? And what will Chelsea do if Joao Pedro is out for an extended period of time?Elsewhere, CFCW fought from a goal down to beat Crystal Palace - and go top of the WSL table!00:00 - Intro02:15 - Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham review04:29 - Is the defeat on Alonso?08:32 - Joao Pedro’s absence09:05 - Jackson thriving at Villa17:05 - Poor old Mike Penders23:02 - Set-piece difficulties continue24:46 - Palmer’s ill-discipline32:44 - Is this just what Chelsea are now?37:04 - Liverpool v Chelsea preview40:14 - Will Estevao get a start?44:27 - Predictions?45:03 - Elsewhere in Chelsea news🚨 WE'RE NOW ON TIKTOK! www.tiktok.com/@outtacobham🚨 AND JOIN OUR FPL LEAGUE! https://fantasy.premierleague.com/en/leagues/auto-join/p4nqo2Get in touch:Email: soc@theathletic.comX/Bluesky: @SOCobhamPod

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-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Luke Bosher alongside him for a look ahead to the visit of Spurs. How will Chelsea handle being overwhelming favourites coming into the game? Will Mike Penders show he’s ready to be No. 1? And how are Spurs feeling heading into this match after their first win of the season against Coventry on Monday? We speak to The View From The Lane’s Dan Kilpatrick to find out. Plus - Chelsea Women look to continue their excellent form when they head to Crystal Palace in the WSL. 00:00 - Intro02:09 - Get Shirty 05:00 - Chelsea v Tottenham preview 05:29 - Is Mike Penders ready? 07:31 - Defensive set-up - Palestra’s role16:12 - Are we getting too carried away?19:09 - How much can we read into the table?21:02 - Calm or chaos on Saturday? 23:18 - Pre-match predictions 26:38 - Tottenham perspective with Dan Kilpatrick 35:50 - Crystal Palace v CFCW preview 🚨 WE'RE NOW ON TIKTOK! www.tiktok.com/@outtacobham🚨 AND JOIN OUR FPL LEAGUE! https://fantasy.premierleague.com/en/leagues/auto-join/p4nqo2Get in touch:Email: soc@theathletic.comX/Bluesky: @SOCobhamPod

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 the Hill Dickinson. We’ve got a full debrief of the victory - including Neto’s transformation under Xabi Alonso, Caicedo’s seamless return to action and more love for Jordan Henderson. Plus, the latest on the injuries to Emi Martinez and Reece James.Elsewhere - Chelsea Women romped to a 6-2 victory over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge to keep the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the table.00:00 - Intro01:59 - Everton 0-2 Chelsea 05:08 - Reece James’ injury 00:00 - Captain Caicedo10:27 - Jorrel Hato impresses 13:20 - Formational intrigue 18:31 - Neto’s transformation 23:13 - Jordan Henderson appreciation section 27:59 - Martinez’s injury, Penders’ opportunity 36:35 - Elsewhere in Chelsea news 37:19 - CFCW flying 39:10 - Reggie Watson’s star is growing 🚨 WE'RE NOW ON TIKTOK! www.tiktok.com/@outtacobham🚨 AND JOIN OUR FPL LEAGUE! https://fantasy.premierleague.com/en/leagues/auto-join/p4nqo2Get in touch:Email: soc@theathletic.comX/Bluesky: @SOCobhamPod

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 Sam Parkin and Luke Bosher for company to preview the trip to take on the Toffees. Plus, Chelsea Women get back to WSL action when they face Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. And - which current outfield player is most likely to have a turn as an emergency keeper? 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Get Shirty 02:45 - Everton v Chelsea preview 03:55 - Do players think about the curse? 06:15 - Any changes in team selection? 10:45 - Reece James’ injury 13:30 - Colwill’s captaincy credentials 17:45 - Henderson’s role 21:15 - Another fast start? 24:30 - Kiernan-Dewsbury Hall/ Tyrique George revenge game 31:30 - Get Shirty reveal 34:15 - Chelsea v Tottenham in the WSL 🚨 WE'RE NOW ON TIKTOK! www.tiktok.com/@outtacobham🚨 AND JOIN OUR FPL LEAGUE! https://fantasy.premierleague.com/en/leagues/auto-join/p4nqo2Get in touch:Email: soc@theathletic.comX/Bluesky: @SOCobhamPod

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 company to look back on the 5-1 win over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. We talk Caicedo’s return, Henderson rolling back the years, Palmer’s new contract - and Joao Pedro’s Golden Boot credentials. We’ll be back on Thursday for a look ahead to Saturday’s trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium to face Everton. 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Chelsea 5-1 Bournemouth 03:15 - Welcome back, Moi! 05:25 - Jordan Henderson rolls back the years 10:35 - Reece James injury worries 12:45 - Chelsea’s fast starts 16:15 - Joao Pedro for Golden Boot? 23:15 - Palmer’s contract extension 29:00 - Estevao sidelined again 35:50 - Elsewhere in Chelsea news 36:45 - Shakhtar at Stamford Bridge 🚨 WE'RE NOW ON TIKTOK! www.tiktok.com/@outtacobham 🚨 AND JOIN OUR FPL LEAGUE! https://fantasy.premierleague.com/en/leagues/auto-join/p4nqo2 Get in touch: Email: soc@theathletic.com X/Bluesky: @SOCobhamPod

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 Twomey and Sam Parkin for company - on the day it was announced that co-sporting director Laurence Stewart is set to leave the club. We discuss the significance of that departure - before a closer look at the weekend ahead and some of the key selection and system dilemmas facing Xabi Alonso. 🚨 WE'RE NOW ON YOUTUBE! www.youtube.com/@StraightOuttaCobham 🚨 AND TIKTOK! www.tiktok.com/@outtacobham 🚨 AND JOIN OUR FPL LEAGUE! https://fantasy.premierleague.com/en/leagues/auto-join/p4nqo2 HOST: Matt Davies-AdamsWITH: Liam Twomey and Sam ParkinPRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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 discuss the City scandal , before taking a closer look at the season so far and some of the issues that have plagued Xabi Alonso’s side in the early stages of this campaign.Plus, CFCW get the better of bitter rivals Arsenal - and who’s done what in the international break so far?HOST: Matt Davies-AdamsWITH: Luke Bosher and Sam Parkin PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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 to look back on a miserable afternoon, including another set-piece goal conceded, Chelsea’s problems defending corners, a poor performance from Morgan Rogers and the growing reliance on Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto and Rogers for goals.We also discuss the absence of Reece James, the surprise midfield pairing of Andrey Santos and Filip Jorgensen, Xabi Alonso’s late substitutions and whether Chelsea’s defensive problems are down to personnel, tactics or both.Plus, we hear your correspondence and round up the latest from Chelsea’s women’s, Under-21s and Under-18s sides.Get in touch:Email: socpodcast@theathletic.comStraight Outta Cobham is The Athletic's dedicated Chelsea show bringing you the very best coverage from behind the scenes at Chelsea. Twice a week, host Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson, Luke Bosher and Sam Parkin to bring you expert analysis, news and insights. Subscribe now.#cfc #chelsea #chelseafc #premierleague