Chelsea 5-0 Wrexham: The One where the Blues defeated Deadpool

Scoring goals is fun

It didn't take long for Mauricio Pochettino to make his mark on the Chelsea squad. And yes, it's important to keep things in perspective in terms of the opponent and the fact that this is preseason. However, if we're all being really honest with each other - if Graham Potter was still overseeing this, rather than a 5-nil win this would be a draw at best. 

Kepa's current squad position perfectly sums up Chelsea disconnect

And then there was one

There's a party at my house - but only strangers have turned up.

That's currently how it feels to be a Chelsea supporter. Much is made of the £600million spent since the Americans rolled up. Something that should fuel excitement and anticipation. It certainly did during Roman Abramovich's first Football Manager style transfer window. 

Pochettino hosts BBQ at Cobham in gesture to Chelsea staff

Poch knows the way to anyone's heart

Mauricio Pochettino did not just use his first day at Cobham to drop a pitch perfect interview that may go viral for the amount of times I have watched it, but to make an incredible first impression on Chelsea staff members. The new boss boss hosted an Argentinian barbecue.

Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth: The one that wasn't on Boxing Day

Mason Mount making it look easy

As kick-off edged closer on Tuesday afternoon I was filled with a mixture of both excitement and sheer dread. With the World Cup breaking up the season it had been weeks seeing Chelsea in action. With the form they were in and injuries that had accumulated - the shocking backhanded decision by FIFA to hold this farce was probably for the best. It gave Graham Potter the opportunity to properly work with his inherited players - at least the ones who didn't jet off to Qatar.

Everton 1-0 Chelsea: The one where Frank Lampard celebrated against Chelsea

Rudiger's shot hits Pickford in the face

There doesn't feel like there was a point this season that Chelsea haven't been sat comfortably in the third place, neatly tucked behind Man City and Liverpool as they slug it out. But in recent weeks, it's all decidedly got uncomfortable with Tuchel's side getting sucked into the vortex that is the fourth place race.

Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham: The one where Saul answered the call

Saul stepping up at the right time

Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea are now just 90 minutes away from another final. And while it may not have the gravitas of a European Cup, it is the first silverware of the season and creates a winning mentality. It will also be the first time since 2015 that a team not from Manchester will have their name on the trophy.

Norwich fans look like mugs in foul-mouthed chant at Billy Gilmour

Gilmour facing a battle on and off the pitch

If I were a Norwich supporter this season - I'd probably be a ridiculously angry person too. Dead last in the Premier League with just eight goals scored across nineteen matches does not scream fun match going experience. When a team is this low, it's hard to pinpoint a single contributing factor - but that did not stop the fans at Selhurst Park from singling out Billy Gilmour.

Thomas Tuchel drops hint over Conor Gallagher's future at Stamford Bridge

Gallagher celebrates after scoring vs West Ham

Conor Gallagher may have caught the eye on loan at West Brom last season. But it's this campaign under Patrick Vieira at Crystal Palace he's become a man in demand. 

Including an absolute worldie against Everton, the loan star has already scored six goals and registered three assists this season. Just one Chelsea player has been involved in more Premier League goals - and it's not any of the strikers. 

The midfielder's performances at Selhurst Park have been so good that Thomas Tuchel has been asked throughout the season if he would cut the loan deal short to bring him back to Chelsea in January.

Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: The one where Luk is back

Romelu Lukaku - super sub

Chelsea's battle with Covid roulette hit another hurdle just hours before kicking off at Aston Villa. The home side's mid-week clash with Leeds was postponed leaving Villa free to field their strongest possible team while the Blues still had to consider their game against Brighton - among the current injuries and positive tests.

Chelsea 3-0 Crystal Palace: The one with a dream Premier League debut

Things you love to see

The first match of the season is always a special one. Seeing familiar faces. Catching up after a summer off. But with the pandemic shutting out fans since March of last year - the day started with an even bigger buzz than normal. At least for the fans who still had their seats. With those in charge failing to take care of the match-going fans, nearly one thousand Chelsea supporters found themselves without a seat on opening day - with less than 24 hours notice.

Chelsea 1-1 Villarreal: The one where Chelsea won the Super Cup (again)

N'Golo Kante adding to his collection

Chelsea made history Wednesday night in Belfast. After a slightly nerve-wracking penalty shootout, their Super Cup win means they are the first and only club to have won all four European trophies twice. Excluding of course, the new weird stepchild UEFA have brought in this season - the Europa Conference League. Not a bad haul for such a 'new club'. 

With an eye on the Premier League's opening weekend, and players still recovering from international tournaments, Thomas Tuchel opted for a few surprise faces in the team to face Europa League winners Villarreal. Marcus Alonso, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Trevoh Chalobah all were named for a chance to impress and win their places for the upcoming season.

Chelsea told to rest Mason Mount following Euro 2020 final

Mason Mount celebrates at Euro 2020

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has told club managers to be empathetic towards their players who featured in Euro 2020, especially those that played through the latter stages of the tournament. 

The new Premier League season kicks off on the 13th of August, just five weeks after Italy triumphed over England in the final of the European Championships. 

Billy Gilmour joins Norwich City on season-long loan

Billy Gilmour signs for Norwich on loan

Norwich have won the battle to sign Billy Gilmour from Chelsea on a season-long loan.

The young midfielder was linked to a number of Premier League sides, including Newcastle and Wolves, but Daniel Farke managed to convince Thomas Tuchel and the Chelsea board that this would be the right move for their burgeoning midfield star.

Sweden's Euro 2020 star Alexander Isak linked with a move to Chelsea

Alexander Isak named MotM after Sweden's win vs Slovakia

Sweden have been the surprise of Euro 2020 so far. In a group with Luis Enrique's new-look Spain and Poland led by Robert Lewandowski, there's very few who would have expected them to top Group E. And with one of the oldest squads in the competition. But it's been youngster Alexander Isak who has been the driving force to their knockouts campaign.

Cesc Fabregas reveals why N'Golo Kante was once late for training

N'Golo Kante is a good egg

Cesc Fabregas has once again re-affirmed N'Golo Kante's nice guy status, not that it was ever in doubt. Throughout Euro 2020 the Spaniard has been sharing training ground stories and has revealed why Kante was once late to an important Chelsea team meeting.

Romelu Lukaku opens up on 'failed' time at Chelsea and insists he's staying at Inter

Romelu Lukaku was Serie A's MVP

Romelu Lukaku has reiterated his desire to stay at Inter Milan amid continued links with a sensational return to Stamford Bridge.

The Belgian was named Serie A MVP following an impressive campaign that saw him score 24 league goals to fire Inter to their first Scudetto in 11 years.

Chelsea to land £25m transfer fee for Fikayo Tomori from AC Milan

Chelsea to sell Fikayo Tomori for just £25m

Chelsea are set to pocket £25million from the sale of Fikayo Tomori to AC Milan this summer.

Following a stunning loan spell, the Italian giants have made their intentions to land the young defender on a permanent deal clear.

Chelsea have initial bid for Inter star Achraf Hakimi rejected

Achraf Hakimi starred in Antonio Conte's title winning side 

Chelsea have had a busy start to the week. Following on from their reported interested in Erling Haaland, the European champions have made a bid for Inter star Achraf Hakimi.

Chelsea's top target Erling Haaland willing to wait for Stamford Bridge switch

Europe's hottest property

Despite Chelsea's Champions League triumph - other trophies are available - it is evident to anyone with eyes and a penchant for fun tha goals have been sorely lacking from Thomas Tuchel's side. Making Marina Granovskaia's task this summer to find a striker. And one that is unlikely to fade under the pressure of being the Blues' number nine. 

Chelsea monitor Gianluigi Donnarumma's contract situation at Milan

Gianluigi Donnarumma making a save

Chelsea are reportedly closely monitoring Gianluigi Donnarumma's contract situation with AC Milan as they continue their not so secret search for a replacement for Kepa Arrizabalaga. And let's be honest, Edouard Mendy is not anyone's long-term Number 1.