Trevoh Chalobah produced a Player of the Match performance as Chelsea beat Wolves at Stamford Bridge to end their five-match run without a win in the Premier League

Enzo Maresca has impressed since replacing Mauricio Pochettino in the dugout last summer but the Italian tactician would have faced heavy criticism had Chelsea failed to win once again and squander the chance to capitalise on Newcastle's defeat on Saturday.

It could be a very busy end to the transfer window for Enzo Maresca and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. A quiet month in general for the west London club with Renato Veiga the only first-team player to depart, things could possibly burst into life prior to the 11pm deadline on Monday, February 3.

There are also major concerns that Cheick Doucoure will miss the rest of the season through injury. The Mali international had his minutes managed after suffering a serious Achilles injury against Luton in November 2023 and was just getting back to full fitness.

Crystal Palace are considering entering the transfer market this month for a centre-back after Chadi Riad sustained a serious knee injury in training. The Morocco international is expected to miss the remainder of this season and Palace’s pre-season campaign for next term as a result of the injury.

Events in January crystallised the reality that Veiga would not get an opportunity at Stamford Bridge this season under Enzo Maresca

Crystal Palace and West Ham United could attempt to land James McAtee after Bayer Leverkusen moved onto an alternative target

The biggest target elsewhere is Mathys Tel, who appeared to bid goodbye to Bayern Munich fans on teh pitch last night and is the subject of a bidding war involving Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and, potentially Arsenal. Spurs have also been linked with Yoane Wissa, Noah Okafor, Tyler Dibling and Angel Gomes.

Enzo Maresca will be eager to welcome a few new faces to Stamford Bridge before the January transfer window closes on Monday evening, February 3

It's been a bumpy ride for Man City, but they are back into the Premier League top four with an important win over Chelsea, who are unraveling.

There is rumoured to be confidence that Chelsea will sign Alejandro Garnacho this month, with discussions already held with Manchester United over a shock swap deal involving Christopher Nkunku. Chelsea could also pursue another new goalkeeper in Zion Suzuki, while Manchester United have made a fresh bid for Patrick Dorgu.

Centre-back was an extremely low priority at the start of the transfer window but now needs addressing urgently as Palace go into firefighting mode. Nathaniel Clyne and Jefferson Lerma are the primary back-ups for the position, but the latter is starting in midfield because of Doucoure's injury.