Arsenal's testing festive schedule continues on Wednesday, when they take on a resurgent Crystal Palace side at Selhurst Park.
The Gunners were involved in a remarkable 3-3 draw with Liverpool last week, showcasing both attacking flair and defensive ineptitude. Manager Arsene Wenger will want to see a much more comprehensive performance from the players involved in south London.
That may be a big ask against a Crystal Palace team making major progress under Roy Hodgson, though. Having languished near the bottom of the Premier League table for a while, the Eagles now look too good to be involved in a relegation battle.