5 players who have kept Chelsea in the title race over the festive period

4. Branislav Ivanovic

Unsurprisingly, given their three clean sheets in four games, Chelsea’s defensive players feature heavily in the top five.

Right-back Branislav Ivanovic managed a Performance Score of 87 after starting the first three games, though he went off injured shortly into the match against Liverpool.

The Serbian’s score was boosted by an impressive performance against Swansea City, where an all-action display saw him win a whopping 10 of his 12 headed duels, make six clearances and one interception and complete 30 of his 38 passes.