Forest fell misfiring Blues and inflict 1-0 defeat on Poch & co

Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show · Sep 4, 2023 · 43m

There's something awfully familiar about sitting 12th in the table...

Matt Davies-Adams has his professional and personal allegiances tested in the company of The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield.

We begin by reflecting on the 1-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge. There's team selection dilemmas, performance worries and goalscoring difficulties.

Then, a chance to round up the deadline day dealings after the window *slammed* shut on Friday - and a look at the transfer business across the summer as a whole.

We're taking our own international break - but will see you next…