Chelsea will be hoping to start the new year with a bang when they visit Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon.
Back-to-back defeats have seen the Blues drop to fourth in the Premier League and Enzo Maresca's men will be eager to get back to Selhurst Park. While the title charge is likely to be very challenging, they are well placed to reach Champions League qualification in the Italian manager's debut season.
Chelsea have an outstanding record against Crystal Palace, but in recent games have dropped points to the so-called 'lesser' teams. Everton, Fulham and Ipswich Town have all beaten Maresca's side in the Premier League.
Here's how Chelsea can line up for an important trip around London.
GK: Robert Sanchez – Filip Jorgensen got a rare one Premier League starts in midweek after Maresca rotated but Sanchez remains number one. The Spaniard should be back between the sticks at a raucous Selhurst Park.
RB: Malo wants to – Axel Disasi's mistake proved costly against Ipswich and Gusto must return to the 11 after only being used from the bench at Portman Road. Reece James was among the substitutes against the Tractor Boys but will not rush back into action.
CB: Tosin Adarabioyo – Injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile have not helped Chelsea's recent fortunes, but Tosin remains a competent defender. However, he will have his hands full with Jean-Philippe Mateta.
CB: Levi Colwill – Like Adarabioyo, Cobham graduate Colwill struggled against the physicality of Liam Delap last time out. Will be tested by the equally powerful Mateta at Selhurst Park.
LB: Marc Cucurella – The double act of Daniel Munoz and Ismaila Sarr could be a challenge for Cucurella, who will need plenty of support from Pedro Neto. However, the Spaniard can cause Munoz problems at the other end.
DM: Moises Caicedo – Caicedo was one of Chelsea's strongest players against Ipswich and has generally provided consistency and consistency in the number six role this season. The Ecuadorian will be tasked with stifling Sarr and Eberechi Eze when they come inside.
DM: Enzo Fernandez – Fernandez's brilliant streak of goals and assists has dried up in recent outings, although the World Cup winner is still enjoying his most advanced role. He scored in this very game last season.
RW: Noni Madueke – Chelsea need more consistency from Madueke, who continues to blow hot and cold on the right wing. The five-cap England international should enjoy an intriguing battle with defensive-minded Tyrick Mitchell.
AM: Cole Palmer – Palmer came close on several occasions against Ipswich and is always more likely for Chelsea to spark joy. He has scored three in his last three away games and will undoubtedly wreak havoc in Palace's midfield and back line.
LW: Pedro Neto – Joao Felix is likely to return to the bench on Saturday, with Neto and Jadon Sancho fighting for his starting position. The Portuguese could triumph in that particular duel as he looks to impress Maresca.
ST: Nicolas Jackson – Christopher Nkunku failed to shine in an increasingly unusual Premier League start at Portman Road, with Maresca's favorite number nine returning against Palace. Jackson has nine league goals this season but has conceded in his last three.