Chelsea fans didn't get the new year's gift they were hoping for after a drab 1-1 draw against relegation threatened Nottingham Forest. It means that Graham Potter has not recorded back-to-back league wins since October and his first three games in charge, as the gap to the top four opens up to seven points.
Erling Haaland has still scored more goals than the entire squad combined and pressure is mounting ahead of a tough January fixture list that will be navigated without Reece James available. The saving grace throughout this period is that the transfer window is open once more and new signings can be made.
Todd Boehly has continued to act quickly in the recruitment department, moving to seal a deal for 20-year-old David Datro Fofana whilst Benoit Badiashile is expected to have his medical this week ahead of a proposed £32.7million move from Monaco. Christopher Nkunku has already agreed to join at the end of the season.
