Category: Chelsea FC

Chelsea FC

Three tactical details Potter needs to get right in order to beat City in this weekend’s crucial FA Cup Clash – tactical preview

Three days after facing off in a colossal Premier League battle at Stamford Bridge, a struggling Chelsea travel to the Etihad Stadium…

January 7, 2023

AFC Bournemouth

Premier League 2022/23: How Chelsea returned to winning ways by dominating Bournemouth in every phase – tactical analysis

Chelsea returned to winning ways and finished their five-game winless run since mid-October with a decisive convincing 2-0 win against Bournemouth in…

December 29, 2022

Analysis

Why pressing centre-backs and creating functional triangles over on the flanks helped Newcastle beat Chelsea – tactical analysis

Premier League has every season brought up shocking results, teams and players. This campaign hasn’t been the exception. With Liverpool, Chelsea and…

November 15, 2022

Brighton & Hove Albion

How De Zerbi used his ‘lure and exploit’ ideology to punish Potter at the AMEX – tactical analysis

Gameweek 14 of the English Premier League brought us a very interesting clash between Brighton and Chelsea, the match which can also…

October 31, 2022

Analysis

“Couldn’t hit a barn door”: Why Chelsea’s WSL title defence started badly against a “robust and clinical” Liverpool – tactical analysis

For all of the conversation between fans about which team may or may not make the WSL’s top three this year, there…

September 21, 2022

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2022/23: Chelsea vs West Ham – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday saw Chelsea vs West Ham in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in…

September 6, 2022

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2022/23: Southampton vs Chelsea – data viz, stats and insights

Tuesday night saw Southampton vs Chelsea in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in…

August 31, 2022

Brendan Rodgers

Premier League 2022/23: Chelsea vs Leicester – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday saw Chelsea vs Leicester in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this…

August 29, 2022

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2022/23: Leeds vs Chelsea – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday saw Leeds vs Chelsea in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this…

August 23, 2022

Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: How Tuchel gained the tactical edge over Conte in classic battle – tactical analysis

“It was hot from the temperature, hot between the benches, hot on the field and hot between the spectators – everything you…

August 16, 2022

Antonio Conte

Premier League 2022/23: Chelsea vs Tottenham – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday saw Chelsea vs Tottenham in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this…

August 16, 2022

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2022/23: Everton vs Chelsea – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday night saw Chelsea beat Everton in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this…

August 8, 2022

Analysis

FAWSL 2021/2022: Why Arsenal edged “rusty” champions Chelsea in “pulsating” opening weekend clash – tactical analysis

The WSL made its long-awaited return last weekend, with new teams, players and managers all looking to begin the season in the…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

“Like a machine”: Why “dominant” Chelsea were a class above lacklustre Arsenal in Women’s FA Cup final – tactical analysis

The 2021 Women’s FA Cup final, delayed from last season as part of the backlog of fixtures caused by the ongoing pandemic,…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

“A perfect fit”: How France full-back Ève Périsset could help Chelsea realise their Champions League dream – scout report

With the majority of leagues wrapped up for the summer, attention has now turned to the upcoming summer transfer window, with speculation…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

“Magnificent” Man City: Why their “immense” second half performance blew Chelsea away in the Continental Cup final – tactical analysis

It is fair to say that Chelsea Women and Man City Women have had different fortunes in 2021/22 so far. Whilst Chelsea…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

“A refusal to be beaten”: Why Chelsea’s character was key in overcoming “amazing” Manchester City in FA Cup thriller – tactical analysis

The final match of the 2021/2022 season saw Chelsea Women and Manchester City Women lock horns once more in the FA Cup…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Alsu Abdullina: Why Russia international “sensation” will fit seamlessly into Emma Hayes’ Chelsea system – scout report

The WSL has experienced a number of firsts this season, with Everton Women’s Aurora Galli the first Italian to feature in the…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Chelsea in control: How Tuchel’s smart decisions tamed Porto’s “dragon” efforts in attack

Chelsea earned a great advantage in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals against Porto, securing a couple of away…

July 26, 2022

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2019/20: Everton vs Chelsea – tactical analysis

The Premier League was back after the midweek fixtures. The clash between Everton and Chelsea was an intriguing one, as the Toffees…

July 26, 2022