Double trouble semi-final Saturday... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to tease ahead to Saturday evening's FA Cup semi-final showdown with Manchester City at Wembley. We ponder whether now's the perfect time to play Pep's side after their dramatic UCL defeat by Real Madrid, how we see the team lining up - and the realistic chances of progressing to another final. There's also a potentially season defining semi-final for CFCW to look forward to - heading out to Barcelona on Saturday afternoon in the first leg of their Champions League tie. The Athletic's women's football writer Charlotte Harpur joins us to look back on the important 3-0 win over Aston Villa in the WSL on Wednesday night and how that sets things up for this unenviably tricky tie against the Spanish giants. There's our obligatory Thursday quiz - and a bonus bit of audio as we hear a snippet from Simon's interview with Chelsea loanee Alex Matos - currently plying his trade at Huddersfield and relishing the challenge of keeping Town in the Championship amid a feisty relegation battle. We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the weekend's SF showdowns AND look ahead to Tuesday night's trip to The Emirates... HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Liam Twomey & Simon Johnson PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's quite good at football, isn't he? Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher - alongside him to look back on Monday night's rout of Everton at Stamford Bridge in yet another Cole Palmer masterclass... which threatened to be overshadowed by hijinx of the penalty variety! Away from the game there was more chaos off the pitch as the club's latest financial accounts caused more than a few eyebrows to be raised... we try and get to the bottom of what it all means for the now and the future... It was a weekend to forget for CFCW and Emma Hayes - knocked out of the FA Cup after defeat by Manchester United leading to questions over the end of Emma Hayes' time at the helm. We check in with the Full Time Europe gang to get a better understanding of the mood around the team at the moment. We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to Saturday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley against Manchester City - and the small matter of a Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona! HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Liam Twomey, Luke Bosher PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money, money, money... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to round up the latest Blues news and look ahead to Monday night's visit of Everton. We start with a deep dive into Liam's latest piece looking at the finer details of the £1 billion outlay of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital over the last three transfer windows. Was anyone worth the money that was paid for them?! There's an update on the acquisition of Stoll Mansions before taking a closer look at the Toffees showdown - which is *surely* must win if there's to be any hope of snatching a European spot. Plus, CFCW are back in action after the international break - travelling to Manchester to take on United in the semi-final of the FA Cup. We'll be back at the slightly later time of Tuesday to mop up all the fallout from the visit of Everton on Monday evening! HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Dom Fifield, Liam Twomey PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea just don't want nice things, do they? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Luke Bosher and Dom Fifield with a sense of serious déjà vu as the Blues conspired to draw 2-2 with yet another relegation threatened side on a sorry Sunday in Sheffield. We reflect on the result with the help of a full-time match report from Liam Twomey - and ponder whether it's an irretrievable situation for Mauricio Pochettino irrespective of potential FA Cup success or where they finish in the table this season. We'll be back with you on Thursday to look ahead to Monday night's visit of Everton - what could possibly go wrong! HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Dom Fifield, Luke Bosher PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

100:39... have you recovered yet, Blues fans?! Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey - to try and recap the utterly bonkers last-gasp 4-3 victory over Manchester United. Next up - Chelsea make the trip to Bramall Lane to take on relegation fodder Sheffield United... so will Thursday night really prove to be a turning point?!! The last thing Liam and Luke needed after the drama of the night before was an MDA quiz... We'll be back on Monday to reflect on what's surely a must win game for Poch and co! HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Liam Twomey, Luke Bosher PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wish this weekend's results were an April Fools... Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies Adams to look back on the pitiful 2-2 draw with 10-man Burnley at Stamford Bridge. Mason Mount and Manchester United are in town on Thursday evening in a battle of two clubs who are pining for former glories... we look ahead to that one and ponder what kind of reception the Cobham kid will get upon his return. The weekend just kept getting worse - with CFCW beaten in extra time by Arsenal in the final of the Conti Cup. Jessy Parker Humphreys was there and sent us their thoughts on the final whistle. We'll be back on Friday to reflect on the visit of Manchester United - and to preview Sunday evening's trip to Sheffield United. Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good riddance, international break... Matt Davies Adams has got Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey in tow to look ahead to a busy weekend of action for Chelsea Football Club. We begin with your questions - including the fallout from the FAB statement, the always looming threat of PSR - and whether progress has indeed been made under Pochettino. Then attention turns to the return of the Premier League - with Burnley in town on Saturday afternoon. Plus it's a huge weekend for quadruple chasing CFCW - facing familiar foes Arsenal in Sunday's League Cup final at Molineux. We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the visit of Burnley, the Conti Cup final AND the midweek visit of Manchester United in the Premier League... Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is just one normal, straightforward victory too much to ask for? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to look back on the mayhem of the 4-2 FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Leicester at Stamford Bridge. We talk an afternoon to forget for Raheem Sterling, yet more Palmer brilliance and the unseriousness of this team. Plus, Jessy Parker Humphreys is with us to reflect on the potentially title-deciding victory over Arsenal on Friday night - and the fallout from some of the eye-raising comments made by Emma Hayes... We're taking a short international break of our own but will be back to preview the visit of all but relegated Burnley - who come to Stamford Bridge on the 30th of March! Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To Wembley or not to Wembley? Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher in tow to preview Sunday afternoon's FA Cup quarterfinal tie with Leicester at Stamford Bridge. There's a huge Friday night in store for Chelsea Women - hosting Arsenal at Kingsmeadow in a match that could have major ramifications on the title race. Plus - who'll triumph in the latest Johnson v Bosher quiz battle? We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the Leicester cup tie AND that huge WSL clash for CFCW. Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A five goal thriller under the lights, you say? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield to look back on the 3-2 victory over Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge. There's praise for Nicholas Jackson, an analysis of the constant chaos around Chelsea's defending - and the obligatory love after yet another man of the match performance from Cole Palmer. Plus, our friend Jessy Parker Humphrey's swings by to tell us about a monumental few days for the women's team after progress in the League and FA Cup ahead of a tantalising meeting with Arsenal to come in the WSL... We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to that game AND the visit of Leicester City in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We asked for your questions and delivered suitably depressing answers... Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey - alongside him for your second dose of Chelsea chatter. With no midweek game to look back on we open the mailbag - including the future of Pochettino, the root of the cause of the problems - and whether the tactical plan is working. Then we preview Monday night's visit of Newcastle to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. There's reflections on the news that Sam Kerr has been charged with the alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer - and a look ahead to their involvement in the League and FA Cup. And of course - an obligatory quiz! We'll be back at the later time of Tuesday to reflect on the match against the Magpies - and hopefully news of progress in both cups for CFCW! Produced by Lucy Oliva. *** Take part in our survey about you and your podcast habits at theathletic.com/survey24 With over 1,000 therapists in the UK already, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a wide variety of expertise in mental health. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/cobham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another doom and gloom Monday... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to reflect on the 2-2 draw at Brentford - which has led to plenty of questions about the future of Mauricio Pochettino. Liam Twomey brings us the story of the game on the full-time whistle before we poll your thoughts to gauge the mood around the manager, state of the performance against the Bees and whether the current feeling around the club has turned for good. We repeat (again), THANK GOD for CFCW - who cruised to a 4-0 win at Leicester to get their title charge back on track. We'll be back on Thursday to preview Monday night's match against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge. Produced by Lucy Oliva. *** Take part in our survey about you and your podcast habits at theathletic.com/survey24 With over 1,000 therapists in the UK already, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a wide variety of expertise in mental health. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/cobham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can't beat the feeling of a late winner... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield and Luke Bosher to look back on the 3-2 FA Cup win over Leeds United to set up a quarterfinal showdown with Leicester City. There's a mega voicenote from Matt and Simon Johnson at the Bridge just after the final whistle - before we talk through the importance of the result and the importance of this competition for the rest of the season... Then, there's a preview of Saturday afternoon's trip to the Gtech to face a Brentford side who's form and defensive frailties *should* give Chelsea hope of a positive result just down the road in West London. Plus, shots are fired in the quiz as the two foes go head-to-head... We'll be back on Monday to reflect on events in TW8! Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sixth time unlucky... Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are in place to reflect on another devastating Wembley defeat following the 1-0 extra time League Cup loss at the hands of Liverpool. There's on the whistle reaction from the gang inside the stadium, before more considered reflections and your thoughts on where it all went wrong for Chelsea and what this means going forward. No time to feel sorry for themselves - with another season defining game against Leeds in the FA Cup to look ahead to on Wednesday night. We'll be back on Thursday to reflect on that game and look ahead to Saturday's trip to Brentford. Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All eyes on Wembley... Matt Davies-Adams has two of The Atheltic's finest alongside him - Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher - to look ahead to Sunday's showpiece final as Chelsea face Liverpool in the League Cup. There's a comprehensive preview of the game including team selection, Liverpool's injury woes, the importance of this competition for the Blues and what it would mean if they were able to come away victorious. Meanwhile - big news off the pitch after it was revealed that Brighton & Hove Albion head of recruitment Sam Jewell has accepted an offer to join Chelsea... yes, really, another one! Plus, another huge blow for CFCW with the news that summer signing Mia Fishel has picked up an ACL injury. We of course finish with a quiz... and a potential omen for Sunday's final? We'll be back on Monday to reflect on events at Wembley (COME ON CHELSEA!) Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well that was rather good... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson - to reflect on the hugely impressive 1-1 draw with Manchester City at The Etihad. There's a glowing on-the-whistle report from Liam Twomey as Poch's men put in a performance to remember to take another point off the title favourites. Not such good news for CFCW though - beaten for the first time at home in almost three years in the WSL as the title race was blown wide open following their 1-0 defeat by Man City. We'll be back on Thursday to take a deep dive into Sunday's League Cup final showdown with Liverpool at Wembley. Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a weekend for a double dose of Manchester City, hey... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to look ahead to Saturday evening's visit to the Etihad to take on the Premier League champions - currently on an 11 game winning streak in all competitions! Meanwhile on Friday night, CFC welcome nearest title rivals City to Kingsmeadow in a game that could go a long way to deciding who takes home the WSL title. A game of such magnitude means we must draft in Jessy Parker Humphrey's to help us look ahead. There's a round up of the Blues news elsewhere before Liam tries his best to regain some respectability in the quiz... We'll be back on Monday to reflect in events - whatever the outcome! Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thirteen certainly isn't unlucky for some... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey to reflect on the dramatic late 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. There was also FA Cup joy for the women's team against Palace - narrowly beating the Championship side 1-0 thanks to a glorious, audacious finish from Mayra Ramirez. And you guessed it - a hat-trick of success against the Eagles as the under 18s booked their place in the quarter finals of the FA Youth cup with a 2-1 victory! Sorry Dom... We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to the completely undaunting prospect of a trip to the Etihad - and the potentially season-defining WSL clash between CFCW and Man City on Friday night. Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pretty monumental win... Matt Davies Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield - to reflect on the hugely impressive and important 3-1 win over Aston Villa. Simon Johnson sends in perhaps his most positive post-match report of the season, before we dive into the performance, its significance, team selection and what it means for Pochettino. Now - can they take that momentum into the Dom Derby? We look ahead to Monday night's visit to Selhurst Park to take on a severely depleted Crystal Palace side. It was also a very good Wednesday night at the office for CFCW - who cruised through to the Conti Cup semi-finals with a resounding 5-0 win over Sunderland. Next up, Crystal Palace in the FA Cup on Sunday! We'll be back at the later time of Tuesday to reflect on events in SE25. Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Normal service resumed... Matt Davies Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to pick through the bones of a pretty miserable 4-2 defeat by Wolves at Stamford Bridge. We try and get to the bottom of where it all went wrong after another hugely disappointing result which left a sour atmosphere come the final whistle. No time to feel sorry for themselves - with the unenviable task of a trip to Villa Park in the FA Cup fourth round replay. As ever, at least CFCW know what they're doing - with an impressive 3-0 win over Everton at Kingsmeadow to keep their momentum and advantage at the top of the table. We'll be back on Thursday to see whether Chelsea have booked their place in the next round of the FA Cup - and look ahead to the visit to Crystal Palace on Monday night. Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices