Chelsea will be without striker Nicolas Anelka for both their Christmas games, against Birmingham on St Stephen's Day and Fulham on Monday.

CHELSEA coach Luiz Felipe Scolari insists he is more concerned with staying on track for the Premier League title than setting a new record for away wins in the top flight.

Tony Adams will hand Arsenal a boost tonight when he returns to action after over two months on the sidelines - although he admits he considered hanging up his boots early.