Early season takeaways, the Brentford test - and a bright start for CFCW
Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
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🗓️ 10 September 2025
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Let's not get stung by any Bees...
Matt Davies-Adams has got Thom Harris and Sam Parkin alongside him as we prepare for the return of the Premier League after it was rudely interrupted by the international break!
We begin with some early reflections on the season so far - and some of key tactical moves and talking points which have stood out from Enzo Maresca's side in the opening three games of this campaign.
There's a look ahead to Saturday evening's trip down the road to Brentford - where there could be some important squad management to do with a trip to Munich just around the corner...
Plus, Chelsea Women's season got off to the perfect start with a 2-1 win over Man City at Stamford Bridge on Friday night!
We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the short trip to Brentford, tell you how CFCW got on at Aston Villa - and look ahead to Chelsea’s return to Europe’s top table with the small matter of a trip to Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night!
HOST: Matt Davies-Adams
WITH: Thom Harris and Sam Parkin
PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva
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