The loss to Manchester City this weekend left an open date in which to schedule the tie, and the FA has promptly filled it

How confident are you ahead of the next crucial stretch of matches for Chelsea?

It wasn't pretty, but it got the job done. The Blues overcame a first-half own goal by Cesar Azpilicueta to beat struggling Sunderland 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea didn't play particularly well, but three sloppy points are as good as three mesmerizing points at this point in the season. Combined with Tottenham and Everton playing to a draw, it turned out to be a very good day for Chelsea.

"Dave" strikes. In the wrong net. Chelsea have it all to do.

Football-like substance may be included.

There's en elephant in the room; is it a fascist elephant? Does it matter? Do we care? You will not find answers to these within, there's football to be played. I think.

Welcome back. It's time to get to work.