Chelsea are in a privileged position at the top of the Premier League heading into the festive period and recent history suggests they are on course for the title this term.
The Blues are guaranteed to be top of the table on Christmas Day, regardless of the result against Crystal Palace in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off.
Antonio Conte's in-form side, who are on a 10-match unbeaten league run, are six points ahead of Liverpool heading into the clash with the struggling Eagles.
Antonio Conte has enjoyed a brilliant start to life as Chelsea manager, winning 10 in a row
Diego Costa is in fine fettle and is likely to cause problems for Crystal Palace's defence That means they will top the Christmas charts, a sensational turnaround after a slow start to the campaign under the guidance of Italian tactician Conte.
Antonio Conte has enjoyed a brilliant start to life as Chelsea manager, winning 10 in a rowDiego Costa is in fine fettle and is likely to cause problems for Crystal Palace's defence That means they will top the Christmas charts, a sensational turnaround after a slow start to the campaign under the guidance of Italian tactician Conte.
And the west London outfit are no strangers to this scenario.
Chelsea have won the title on each of the four previous occasions they've been top of the league at Christmas.
The Stamford Bridge side previously held onto top spot to win league titles in 2005, 2006, 2010 and 2015 and are looking to make it a fifth time next year.
Only Manchester United have held onto the Christmas No 1 more times, with the Old Trafford side claiming five league titles.
Since the Premier Leagues inception in 1992, 12 of the 24 seasons has seen the team who lead at Christmas go on to claim the league title.
