Crystal Palace's challenging fixture list throws up another demanding meeting when Chelsea travel to Selhurst Park, and Roy Hodgson's Eagles have had little time to prepare for the test.
Sandwiched in amongst games against the likes of champions Liverpool, Leicester City and Manchester United, Chelsea provide stern opposition in damaging form.
The Blues have won six out of their last seven fixtures, with Frank Lampard's Londoners notching victories over first- and second-place Liverpool and Manchester City in that time.
Over the same period, Palace have won four matches, but have lost their last three consecutively.