Brentford, Everton and Fulham complete the fixture schedule for Chelsea as Crystal Palace awaits on January 4th 2025, which offers Maresca and the Blues a golden chance to cement their place in the top four.

Chelsea are now prepared to meet the asking price to sign a Premier League star, who their manager Enzo Maresca is believed to be a real admirer of. Chelsea face Leicester City after consecutive draws Maresca's side are looking to return to winning ways against newly-promoted Leicester City,

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Although Chelsea are seven places ahead of London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League table just three points separate them, and both clubs will rival the other for the signature of a talented Premier League centre-back.