Chelsea set for test of their title mettle with Man City likely to catch them, West Ham should still be right up there and Man United can't afford to slip up with winnable games ahead... how the Premier League could look in January

International obligations done and dusted for another year, it's time for the Premier League season to accelerate.

The period leading up to Christmas is typically hectic in English football and this season is no different with 10 rounds of Premier League fixtures between now and January 3.

It means a table that sees Chelsea leading the way with Manchester City in hot pursuit, Liverpool up there, West Ham and Arsenal surpassing expectations and Man United struggling to keep pace, could have an entirely different complexion come the New Year.