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.

Burnley 0-4 Chelsea: The One Reece James returned

Reece James x Kai Havertz

Three Premier League matches. Three wins. Across three months. Chelsea have finally put together a decent run of form in the Premier League, but with it spanning across 42 days, it doesn't exactly feel like it. The Blues have tightened their grip on third place opening up a gap on Man United following their disasterclass at the Etihad.

Tuchel insists Chelsea 'have no feet' in the Carabao Cup final ahead of Spurs clash

'We have no feet in the final'

Thomas Tuchel was quick to keep Chelsea grounded ahead of Wednesday night's second-leg Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham. Despite dominating at Stamford Bridge, a two-goal lead is a lot more slender than the first half deserved. The Blues could be punished for not taking their chances in that opening 45 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

Marcos Alonso chasing a contract extension at Chelsea after Thomas Tuchel revival

Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring against Burnley

It's never a bad idea to strike while the iron's hot. Marcos Alonso has certainly taken that to heart pocked. Having been restored to Chelsea's starting lineup, the left-back is now chasing an extension to his current £150,000-a-week deal which was set to end in 2023.

It was just weeks ago that the defender's people were working hard behind the scenes to try and secure a move away from Stamford Bridge. He was linked with moves to Premier League rivals Crystal Palace and a reunion with Antonio Conte at Inter Milan

Thomas Tuchel confirms Christian Pulisic withdrew from Training ahead of Southampton clash

Christian Pulisic facing another injury

Captain America may need to re-consult Dr. Abraham Erksine if he is to get his Chelsea career back on track sooner than later.

Christian Pulisic was withdrawn from training on Thursday afternoon ahead of Chelsea's lunch time clash with Southampton. 

Thomas Tuchel insists that the American is not injured, but they are taking precautionary measures to ensure it does not become a bigger issue.

Chelsea 2-0 Newcastle: The one that Timo Werner got back among the goals

Timo Werner scores his 10th goal of the season

100 days. 1000 minutes. And Timo Werner is back in the Premier League scoring saddle as it were. The startling numbers do make for a good bit of narrative, but like with most stats don't really give you the whole picture. In just about every match he has featured for Chelsea this season, the young German has proved he is more than just goals on the scoresheet. He is a force and it was great to see him rewarded for his efforts on Monday night. Hopefully now the never-ending questions about the drought can, you know, end. 

Hands up if you were feeling pessimistic and thought you 'knew what was coming'. All the results across the weekend fell very favourably for Chelsea. Newcastle haven't managed a win at Stamford Bridge in nearly nine years. Plus they would be without their loan goal scorer Callum Wilson. This had Monday night upset written all over it topped with a Joelinton masterclass.

Thomas Tuchel reveals plans to keep all of Chelsea's defensive midfielders happy

Thomas Tuchel insists he can keep all four of his DMs happy 

Thomas Tuchel has outlined his plans to re-build squad unity following Frank Lampard's departure. The German boss insists he will be able to keep his four defensive midfielders happy amid fierce competition for a place in Chelsea's starting lineup.

Since his arrival in the Premier League at Leicester, N'Golo Kante has widely been regarded as one of the best midfielders in Europe. However, he has struggled for minutes over the last 18 months with his time under Lampard marred by a number of injuries.