The January transfer window is about to open - but which Premier League side will do the best bit of business this time?

BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson looks at each top-flight side and examines who they need to sign, or whether they need to put down the shutters to fend off bids for their best players.

Have a read here.

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Whatever the result for Chelsea today, their winning streak will remain overshadowed by a Welsh world-record breaker.

The New Saints - TNS to you and I - won 2-0 at Cefn Druids last night for their 27th in a row in all competitions - one more than Ajax's previous record in 1971-72.

That side included Johan Cruyff, among other legends.

Read more here on TNS' feat here.

Pat Nevin
Ex-Chelsea winger at Stamford Bridge for 5 live Sport

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Stoke have the capability to stop Chelsea's great run of form. They have enough good players in their squad, but they just haven't done anything consistently this season.

It's been really interesting how Chelsea started this season after their pre-season. Antonio Conte was desperate to play 4-4-2, but it never quite worked. But Conte learned the abilities of his players very, very quickly, and now his 3-4-3 team's working for him. He has players playing in slightly unexpected positions, but everyone's getting things right.

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Where's Kriss Akabusi when you need him?

Chelsea are aiming for a joint Premier League record today.

Victory against Stoke would be their 13th successive win, matching the mark for a single season set by Arsenal in 2001-02.

West Brom midfielder James McClean has signed a new contract, committing him to the club until 2019.

The 27-year-old Republic of Ireland winger's deal includes an option, in the club's favour, to extend it by a further year.

"He's been a good signing for the club," Baggies head coach Tony Pulis told BBC WM.

"He's solid. He's scatty at times but he's good in the dressing room. He's a great lad to have around the place."

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Trevor Sinclair
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Some of the goals Leicester have conceded recently have been ridiculous. Fundamental defensive errors that just didn't happen last season. If they continue not to do the basics well then there's no doubt about it, they will be in the relegation dogfight.

Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender on Football Focus

This time last year we were all debating whether Leicester can win the league, we all said no. Now, we’re debating whether they’ll be relegated. We think they won’t, but they could.

Is there any Leicester player playing to the same level as they were last year? No, there isn’t.

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On the nation's home of live news and sport it's a busy old day of football.

With no early kick-off join Mark Chapman and his merry band of reporters and pundits are on air right now. Then from 15:00 GMT, 5 live Sport brings you live commentary from Stamford Bridge as league leaders Chelsea host Stoke.

Sports Report follows from 17:00 GMT then an hour later Jason Mohammad is joined by Robbie Savage to reflect on the day's events on the 6-0-6 phone-in.

Tune in to all of the above via digital television, digital radio, online, on 909 or 693 medium wave or by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

Trevor Sinclair
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Chelsea are a great team to watch, organised and disciplined but then attacking with intent. They play a system which really suits the players in their squad. 

Eden Hazard is really enjoying his football. He is better than he was two years ago and that's because he's matured as a player and has more experience in this league. He's come back after a disappointing season last year, and now he's playing at the top of his game.

Enjoying the Premier League season so far?

Well Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger isn't. The Frenchman is "disappointed" with the standards, saying there have been no memorable games despite boasting the best managers in the world.

New year's Eve football is already upon us. The Championship tie between Huddersfield and Blackburn has not long got under way.

You can follow coverage of the game - and all today's English Football League action - right here.

Trevor Sinclair
Ex-Man City & West Ham winger on Football Focus

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Today's game, considering the two managers, is not about defending. It's about entertaining, playing expansive football and going for the jugular. 

Whichever side is better in the final third will win the game.

Trevor Sinclair
Ex-Man City & West Ham winger on Football Focus

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Yaya Toure should start. He won't panic on the ball, he'll hold off opposition players and he will bring some craft to the centre of the park.

Trevor Sinclair
Ex-Man City & West Ham winger on Football Focus

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Daniel Sturridge is a fantastic talent, but he has never won over the Anfield faithful. But he's now found his role in the squad and he's not spat his dummy out. He's an impact player, playing a vital role off the bench. He is still improving, and when he reaches his peak he will start.

De Gea was the first goalkeeper to win the award since its introduction in 1988 and is the first player to win it in three consecutive seasons.

Peter Schmeichel never picked it up.

Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender on Football Focus

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Adam Lallana is the fittest he’s ever been, and now all of a sudden he’s got goals and assists. There’s an argument that he’s the best English player around at the moment. 

He’s now the player that Liverpool thought that they’d bought from Southampton.

BBC Red Button

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Just a push of your remote's red button brings you a feast of football...

With no top-flight early kick-off why not indulge in highlights of the best of the action from this summer's Euro 2016 tournament in France? It's on for 90 minutes from 13:00 GMT.

The Premier League swings into view from 14:30 GMT, with pundits Trevor Sinclair and Alex Bruce picking over the afternoon's action. Final Score runs all the way through to 17:20 GMT.

Then relive Alan Pardew's touchline tango and Jesse Lingard's late winner with highlights of the 2016 FA Cup Final, replayed until 22:00 GMT.

What a way to round off 2016!

The rafters are rocking at Ibrox.

Kenny Miller has poked in from close range for Rangers and leaders Celtic face a real test of their mettle.

You can follow the game via radio and text commentary over here.

Trevor Sinclair
Ex-Man City & West Ham winger on Football Focus

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Swansea - what are the club doing, the owners? Why would they get rid of Francesco Guidolin and bring in a manager with no Premier League experience in Bob Bradley? 

And Joe Allen, who had an amazing Euros with Wales in the summer, was messed around by Swansea. They failed to get their ducks in order and get that transfer through in good time, and in the end he ended up at Stoke.

Swans. Ducks. See what Trevor's done there?

Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender on Football Focus

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I’ve heard people asking whether Sam Allardyce can keep Crystal Palace from relegation – they’ll be halfway up the league!

Palace have a quality squad, this is the easiest job he’s ever had.