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Arsenal legend Martin Keown believes January will be a vital month for Chelsea in the race for the Premier League title.

Keown believes January will be a vital month because Chelsea have to play against Tottenham and Liverpool in January.

Keown told Daily Mail: “January will be a vital month for Chelsea as their rivals will be hoping they slip up in head-to-heads at Tottenham and Liverpool.”