Chelsea's January transfer plans could shake up the squad, with three Blues' star eyeing potential moves and one might seek interest from Manchester United.
Chelsea look to continue their fine form heading into the Christmas fixtures when they travel to face Everton, a club buoyed by the apparent end to their long-running takeover saga.
Manchester City's ongoing injury crisis shows no sign of easing up after Pep Guardiola confirmed influential defender Ruben Dias is facing a spell on the sidelines.
Four goalkeeping errors punctuated Tottenham's nervy 4-3 win over Manchester United, seeing Spurs into the EFL Cup quarterfinals only by the thinnest margin.
Mykhailo Mudryk has played a full part in Chelsea's UEFA Conference League campaign but his failed drugs test means he will not face Shamrock Rovers at Stamford Bridge.