Image source, Getty ImagesChelsea duo Cole Palmer (12) and Noni Madueke (five) have created more chances for each other than any other pair of team-mates in the Premier League so far this season.
Palmer has also been directly involved in 10 goals in five league appearances against promoted sides for the Blues (six goals, four assists). He has averaged a goal or assist every 43 minutes in such matches.
Chelsea face competition from Manchester United and Newcastle United for 17-year-old Sporting and Portugal winger Geovany Quenda. (Give Me Sport), external
Meanwhile, the Blues will not make a move for 25-year-old Liverpool and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher because Enzo Maresca is happy with his current options. (Give Me Sport), external
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Chelsea are plotting a summer bid for 25-year-old Liverpool and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. (Sun), external
Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham are set to battle for 22-year-old Bournemouth and Ukraine defender Illia Zabarnyi. (Teamtalk), external
BBC Sport pundit Nedum Onuoha gives us his insight and opinion every fortnight on your Premier League club.
But this week, he's in the hotseat for your questions.
So what do you want to ask for a former player. Best opponent? Most memorable team-mate he played with?
Or maybe you're just interested in what next for your club this season?
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for one thing - good or bad - involving Chelsea that nobody is talking about but should be.
Here are some of your comments:
Timothy: We should recall Djordje Petrovic as soon as possible because Robert Sanchez is dropping us vital points.
John: We need to sign a top goalkeeper. The Liverpool guy, Caoimhin Kelleher, would join us in the blink of an eye!
Yaw: The manager is underutilising his offensive power. To have one set of players for the Premier League and another for the Conference League is tactically inept - the opponents must determine the team selection.
Stanley: What I never see being talked about is the disgraceful treatment of Ben Chilwell. In my book, he is one of the very finest left wing-backs in the country.
Ben: I feel like Romeo Lavia needs his flowers. Press resistant, good decision-making, physicality and technical quality - he has it all. To have come into this side after a whole season on the sidelines and taking Enzo Fernandez's spot at such a young age shows his mentality too. The only way is up for this kid.
Steve: Nobody at Chelsea is really addressing the stadium redevelopment issue or, if they are, it is being kept quiet. It was high on the agenda when the new owners bought the club in 2022, but very little has been said about it since.
Mike: The position regarding a new stadium remains unresolved. It has been going on now for years and it seems the current owners have had a major disagreement on staying at Stamford Bridge or moving elsewhere. Other clubs are moving forward in this area while we sit on our hands. Even some form of update from the club would be welcomed.
Image source, Getty ImagesThere has been some pressure on players carrying an injury going into international breaks with their national side because you are contracted to these clubs and that is where your income is.
But, for me, as a player I had a similar mindset to Harry Kane that I would always be available - injured or not injured. I would have injections when I was on international duty just so I could represent my country because it meant that much.
It is difficult, however. If you look at Jack Grealish and Pep Guardiola's comments, he has a point because the forward has not been able to play for Manchester City because of injuries. So if you have been sidelined for three or four games, I would agree that you are then not fit and available to go on international duty.
But when you look at some of the other players, ones who have been playing and being managed by their club, then I do not see it being different to being played and managed by your country.
From the club's side, when they are competing at such high levels in the Premier League, you can understand why they would want their players to be rested and get fully fit again over the two weeks, rather than having to come back straight into a hectic period of fixtures.
I kind of get it from both points of view but, as a player, if I am half fit and being played by my club, I would be fully available for my national team.
It is really difficult with the pressure that is on the players, though. I would not look at it as a decision players have made solely.
Fara Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Nicola Pearson
Juventus are weighing up a January move for Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile, 23. (La Gazzetta dello Sport), external
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Chelsea fans - things seem to be clicking under Enzo Maresca, with the Blues third in the Premier League and top of the Conference League table.
But some supporters are wishing for more points on the board after the side drew their past two Premier League games, against Manchester United and Arsenal, just before the international break.
Putting their recent form aside, what is one thing - good or bad - that nobody is talking about at Stamford Bridge?
Chelsea and Liverpool are among the clubs to have sent scouts to watch versatile 17-year-old midfielder Andrija Maksimovic, although they have been told the Serbia international will not leave Red Star Belgrade on the cheap. (Teamtalk), external
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have approached Chelsea about signing winger Mykhailo Mudryk on loan in January. (Football Transfers), external
With only four points separating third and 13th, we do not normally see that many teams in this type of mini league.
Normally, you might have the teams in a pack around the top four or five and then another pack underneath that with your relegation pack as well, so the fact there is so many teams in it at this stage is making it different.
From the mental side of competing in that, you look at Manchester United who have struggled so much this season and are sitting 13th. If they get a win, it can shoot them right up the table. They are in a position to think they are only a few points off the Champions League places' and that is good.
But it can work both ways.
Knowing the points are so close can keep you strong, keep you competing and have that competitiveness because you know a result can jump you up. But on the flipside, you could easily go from seventh down to 13th in one weekend or from third down to 10th.
How you deal with it depends on the manager, the players and also the psychologists within the group. Psychology in sport is really important for whether you see the situation as a positive or a negative.
Whether it stays like this all season is hard to say as there have been some really inconsistent performances and results. The most consistent team is the one sitting at the top.
I do not know what the rest of the campaign has in store for these sides because all the teams seem to be able to take points off each other this season.
Fara Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Nicola Pearson
Pat Nevin
Former footballer and presenter
Image source, Getty ImagesCole Palmer and his Chelsea colleagues are growing up very quickly, even if they are not yet totally mature. The naivety for the ‘goal’ scored by Kai Havertz on Sunday but was then ruled offside, showed there are a few things to be learned.
Against Arsenal, the outfield had an average age of 22.5 years of age but they still stood toe to toe with last year’s runners-up. This is good news down at the Bridge.
Developing maturity while not losing the spark of creativity and excitement that youth brings is a subtle job, but Enzo Maresca seems to be all over it.
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Chelsea have put Bournemouth's 22-year-old Ukraine centre-back Illia Zabarnyi on their list of potential defensive targets. (Football Transfers), external
Chelsea are among a number of clubs, including Newcastle United and Crystal Palace, who are keen on Benfica's 22-year-old Portuguese centre-back Tomas Araujo. (O Jogo - in Portuguese), external
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Will Faulks
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesNoni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho and Nicolas Jackson have all had their time in the sun this season. On Sunday, it was Pedro Neto's turn to take the spotlight.
The culmination of his performance against Arsenal was his goal - a wicked, left-footed strike that fizzed between defenders and beyond David Raya's reach to level the scores.
However, long before that he had made significant impacts on the game. From his bamboozling of Ben White before delivering a superb far-post cross, to his admirable work-rate tracking up and down his side of the pitch to prevent Arsenal's midfielders from finding angles out wide.
The fact that his best cross came from the left-hand side and his best shot from the right, following a change in set-up by manager Enzo Maresca, highlights Neto's other great quality: versatility.
That attribute means he will always have a place in the team, no matter which other winger is currently in form and played opposite him
This star showing from the Portugal international saw him play all 90 minutes of a league game for the third match running. That shows the faith Maresca has in him, as well as giving the proof that he is really physically up to speed now.
The biggest red flag raised by his big-money move from Wolves in the summer was his injury record and, if he has put those issues behind him, he looks set to be an undisputed starter for this team going forward.
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England are poised to hold more talks during the international break over trying to add Chelsea goalkeeping coach Henrique Hilario to incoming head coach Thomas Tuchel's backroom staff. (Telegraph - subscription required)
Scouts from home and abroad are following developments with Kiano Dyer at Chelsea as the 17-year-old midfielder approaches the final year of his contract. (Mail), external
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As the Premier League pauses for the November international break, the Opta supercomputer, external has been looking at each club's chances of winning the title this season.
Liverpool are flying under new boss Arne Slot, currently sitting five points clear at the summit. They have been given a 60.3% chance.
Defending champions Manchester City are second after consecutive league defeats and have been given a 34.3% chance of winning a fifth straight title in May.
Arsenal are third favourites after a tricky spell themselves and Opta say they have a 5% of winning the league from here.
Chelsea are the only other side given a chance at glory. A first title in eight years has a 0.3% chance according to Opta.
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Image source, ReutersBBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions.
Saeed asked: Chelsea are third, having played six of the current top eight. They have received so much criticism for the size of their squad. Seeing the injuries to key players at Manchester City and Arsenal, what do you make of Chelsea's deep and strong squad and how far do you think they can go this season?
Phil answered: Chelsea have a high-quality, strong squad and, given the way the Premier League is shaping this season, could easily have a crack at making the top four.
However, they do need to start beating the teams they will regard as rivals, having lost at Liverpool and drawn with Manchester United and Arsenal in the past couple of weeks. They also lost at home to City on the opening weekend.
Areas of concern? They need an upgrade in goal. I am not convinced by Robert Sanchez at all. And, despite Nicolas Jackson's improvement, I also believe Enzo Maresca needs a reliable finisher.
I do see improvements, though, and they should be setting their sights on the top four and a place in next season's Champions League.
Read more of Phil's Q&A and the rest of Monday's football news
Nat Hayward
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesA year ago, after 11 matches, Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea were 10th in the Premier League. And they were only 10th after their best result of the season so far - a 4-1 win at nine-man Tottenham.
They had already been beaten at home by Brentford, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, and lost away to West Ham.
A year on, after 11 games, Enzo Maresca's side are third and have only lost to two of last season's top three - Manchester City and Liverpool.
It is a sign of the progress made that many Blues supporters feel like their points total of 19 could be slightly higher.
Respective 1-1 home draws with Forest and Crystal Palace have been particular sources of frustration. Nicking wins in both would have seen them sneak into second ahead of City going into the November international break.
There are elements that need improving on - notably a defence which has actually conceded 13 so far compared to 12 at this stage last season - but the Maresca project is well under way.
Only City, Spurs and Brentford have scored more than Chelsea's 21 - four more than after 11 games a year ago - and for the first time in at least two seasons a clear plan is visible in game.
In possession, Moises Caicedo drops as part of a double pivot, the wingers move high and wide to allow more space for central build-up, Cole Palmer operates either left or right behind Nicolas Jackson and one of the full-backs - often Malo Gusto - moves forward into the number 10 position.
In recent weeks, Romeo Lavia has established himself next to Caicedo in the pivot and Pedro Neto has staked an impressive claim to start on either wing going forward, not least with his fine strike in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Arsenal.
Without the ball, Maresca want his players to sit compactly, without dropping too deep, and force the opponent to go wide. As shown against the Gunners, aggressive full-backs like Marc Cucurella can then engage as he did against Bukayo Saka.
Despite the squad depth - ludicrously exhibited by the 'B' team's 8-0 Conference League win over Noah - Maresca has his desire of two players for each position and his Premier League starting line-ups often only differ by one or two players.
This has been aided immensely by the lack of injuries compared with last season but the air of relative stability around Stamford Bridge comes from both a settled XI and the calm, direct and straightforward demeanour of the Italian manager.
Image source, PA MediaPedro Neto's first Premier League goal for Chelsea earned the Blues a 1-1 draw against Arsenal on Sunday.
The former Wolves winger operated on the left wing during the first half, but his second-half strike came from a right-sided position.
Analysing the game on Match of the Day 2, ex-Watford striker Troy Deeney said being able to cut in off the right wing gives Neto more options to cause problems for opposing defenders.
He said: "If you're a full-back and you're thinking he could kick it and run, I've got trouble so I can't get too close - but if you get really close to him, he can drop his shoulder and run in behind.
"Pace scares people.
"Coming in off that left foot, he can shoot or he can cross, but he's also got that raw speed which is going to back defenders off.
"You can see what an acquisition he's been for Chelsea."
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Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Here are some of your comments:
Chelsea fans
Freddie: Good game, fair result, and a point better off than we would have been last season. Enzo Maresca has to drop Robert Sanchez against Leicester and give Filip Jorgenson a chance - and what has happened to Reece James? He was only on for 10 minutes or so but immediately they started pressing him and he was nowhere! Cash in on him ASAP, I say.
Ziyad: Great game with plenty of positives. Could have won the game if we were more clinical. Third in the table during the November international break is what any Chelsea fan would dream of at the start of the season.
Ashton: Chelsea played well in spells but weren’t aggressive enough. Coming off an 8-0 win, you want to keep that going and I thought we didn’t do it enough. We defended well for the majority but again, like the Manchester United game, we couldn't get Cole Palmer involved anywhere near as much as we would have wanted too. I think 1-1 was fair.
Arsenal fans
Eric: Much better performance with the captain back but still not as fluent as the past couple of seasons. Lack of a main striker is going to cost us as has been said previously, need that instinctive finisher and a game-changer. Think we are too far off the pace to win it.
Reece: Another below-par Arsenal performance, extremely flat and a severe lack of creativity still - despite Martin Odegaard's return. Have to look for that cutting edge in January, missing that difference-maker and it is clear to see.
Joseph: Odegaard not up to speed. Bukayo Saka very quiet. Defensively not what Arsenal were last season. however, coming to Stamford Bridge, controlling the game and earning a point is not the worst thing that can happen.
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Manchester United are eyeing a surprise move for Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku as the forward is unhappy with his playing time under Enzo Maresca. (L'Equipe via Express, external)
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