The Blues will host Aston Villa on Saturday 27 December, with the game at Stamford Bridge to start at 5.30pm.

Three days later on Tuesday 30 December, we welcome Bournemouth to SW6 with that game to kick-off at 7.30pm.

Into the New Year and a pair of away fixtures have new dates. On Sunday 4 January, we travel to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City at 5.30pm.

Then we make the short trip along the Thames to Craven Cottage to face Fulham on Wednesday 7 January. That game will take place at 7.30pm.

All four games will be shown live on Sky Sports, with further details – including ticketing information – to be announced in due course.