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Chelsea FC have found themselves once again top of the league for Christmas. Oscar was given a break this match as Cesc Fabregas was pushed forward and John Obi Mikel into his usual spot next to Nemanja Matic. Chelsea were being doubted walking into this match as they had dropped points to Newcastle and Sunderland, but managed to silence the doubters for the time being. They faced a tough test against a big and physical team on their home turf but managed to leave victorious. These three points were key to the Blues campaign, keeping them above the close tailing Manchester City.