Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

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 - Intro 02:15 - Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham review 04:29 - Is the defeat on Alonso? 08:32 - Joao Pedro’s absence 09:05 - Jackson thriving at Villa 17:05 - Poor old Mike Penders 23:02 - Set-piece difficulties continue 24:46 - Palmer’s ill-discipline 32:44 - Is this just what Chelsea are now? 37:04 - Liverpool v Chelsea preview 40:14 - 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/p4nqo2 Get in touch: Email: [email protected] X/Bluesky: @SOCobhamPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - Intro 02:09 - Get Shirty 05:00 - Chelsea v Tottenham preview 05:29 - Is Mike Penders ready? 07:31 - Defensive set-up - Palestra’s role 16:12 - 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/p4nqo2 Get in touch: Email: [email protected] X/Bluesky: @SOCobhamPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - Intro 01:59 - Everton 0-2 Chelsea 05:08 - Reece James’ injury 00:00 - Captain Caicedo 10:27 - 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/p4nqo2 Get in touch: Email: [email protected] X/Bluesky: @SOCobhamPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/p4nqo2 Get in touch: Email: [email protected] X/Bluesky: @SOCobhamPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] X/Bluesky: @SOCobhamPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.