Game 61/66: Everton vs Chelsea At long, long last, the final month of the season was upon Chelsea, with six games remaining in that time. It would be the month that decided whether the Blues would finish in the Top Four, whether they would finish the season with a domestic trophy to add to the … More Chelsea 2021/22 Revisited: May 2022
Game 53/66: Chelsea vs Brentford If the story of March was one of remaining strong in the face of unprecedented restrictions on the way the club could operate, April was very much the opposite. There were some good moments in this month, which will be discussed when the time comes, but it began in an … More Chelsea 2021/22 Revisited: April 2022
Game 47/66: Luton Town vs Chelsea It was just a few days after the gut-wrenching disappointment at Wembley in the Carabao Cup Final against Liverpool, and the contrast between that showpiece and Chelsea’s next game couldn’t have been more stark. It was a wet Wednesday night in Luton – and of all the places for … More Chelsea 2021/22 Revisited: March 2022
Game 41/66: Chelsea vs Plymouth Argyle February truly was the month in which the sheer extent of the number of games Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea were competing in was laid bare for all to see, with no fewer than five different competitions played in, within the space of just one month – and the shortest one … More Chelsea 2021/22 Revisited: February 2022
Game 34/66: Chelsea vs Liverpool Coming off the back of a pretty dismal December, everyone associated with Chelsea was hoping that the New Year would bring a fresh start – an opportunity, if you will, to get back on track. Everyone, it seemed, apart from one person. Because, if there’s one thing you need to … More Chelsea 2021/22 Revisited: January 2022
Game 25/66: Watford vs Chelsea Ah, December. Ask most people what it means to them and they’ll probably come up with a response mentioning Christmas, spending time with family, and being jolly. Then ask Chelsea fans. The first thing you’ll hear is a groan at the mere thought of the month, followed by a tirade … More Chelsea 2021/22 Revisited: December 2021
Game 20/66: Malmo vs Chelsea After a month with six games played and six wins, it was going to be hard to keep the momentum up, but the challenge of doing so began in the Swedish city of Malmo, where Chelsea would be facing the local team. On the previous matchday in the Champions League, … More Chelsea 2021/22 Revisited: November 2021
Game 14/66: Chelsea vs Southampton Whilst things may not have been quite as positive as they were prior to the two previous games against Manchester City and Juventus, the overwhelming consensus around Stamford Bridge was that the start of the season had been a positive one. The team sat in third place, just a point … More Chelsea 2021/22 Revisited: October 2021
Game 8/66: Chelsea vs Aston Villa After the first of too many international breaks this season, which saw England pick up two 4-0 victories over Hungary and Andorra respectively, as well as a 1-1 draw against Poland, it was time for club football again. Chelsea were of course still unbeaten at this point, and were … More Chelsea 2021/22 Revisited: September 2021
After two utterly unprecedented seasons in the form of a pandemic disrupting, and altering, the sport of football itself, most were expecting this year to be a return to normality. A refresher, if you like, into the familiar surroundings which had been so ever present for so many years before. Of course, there would always … More Chelsea 2021/22 Revisited: July & August 2021