Chelsea will try again to win back-to-back Premier League matches for the first time in more than two months.
The Blues aim to beat Newcastle United on Saturday.
Ahead of the game, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has faced the press.
Reece James
I rate him very highly, I tried to get him at Derby mid-season. He has got his foot in the door and there is more to come. He wants to learn, improve and do the right things.
Transfers in
There is nothing imminent. There are people waiting in the wings. I won’t talk about individuals. There is nothing imminent. What remains the same is that the window is open and I am aware of how I want the squad to be. That is the focus on tomorrow. It has to be right in January.
Transfers out
There is no talk here of Barkley going anywhere, I have a lot of belief in Ross. Oli, he is experienced and if circumstances fall right it might happen. Willian is going nowhere. He is still in talks with the club.
Facing Newcastle
It is still an opportunity, but this is vital. Every game brings challenges, going to Newcastle, the emotion of the crowd and they are an organised side. We won’t take it lightly. We have to take every game head-on. We don’t underestimate there.
Bournemouth were down to the bare bones and we lost, it can bring out a different feeling. They have done very well and I don’t look at the bare bones.
Could extend lead in top four
They are all ifs. One part we can control, that is our game. We have to win our game and see what happens.
Tammy Abraham, England's number nine?
Only Gareth can tell you that. You should never jump forward a few months. He is in contention, but he has to sustain it.
VAR, referees using pitch monitors
I think it is. I understand the intensity of matchday. Where we are out, we all seem to have some doubts. It keeps it on pitch and we may get better results.
Sheffield United in the top four?
The landscape has changed a lot. The league is competitive this year. If they can challenge, then they will believe.
Transfers
If we can improve, then it can be important. Whether we bring in a player or no players, it will be tough all season. There are other teams around us who have power.
Pulisic and Robert Loftus-Cheek
Yeah, we’d like to think so. Towards the break in February. Ruben is training with the U16s, U18s and then the U23s in a short space of time. Which is good for us. We will work every way, there is a different look on his face. It has been tough. It can be a lonely place. He can be easily forgotten, but will be a hugely important moment for us
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