Chelsea recorded a 13th successive Premier League victory by overcoming Stoke 4-2 at Stamford Bridge on New Year’s Day.

Mark Hughes’ Potters refused to go away after twice coming from behind to level, but the Blues upped it as the game wore on, and a brace from Willian as well as strikes from Gary Cahill and Diego Costa secured the three points.

The victory meant that Antonio Conte’s men equalled Arsenal’s record of 13 consecutive wins in a single season, and now they will turn their attentions to breaking that record when they face Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Wednesday.

Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Sunderland on Monday means that the Blues are five points clear at the top of the division ahead of Wednesday’s encounter, but they’ll find it tricky against Mauricio Pochettino’s side, who are unbeaten in all nine of their home league games this season.

Nonetheless, Conte’s men are in a wonderful position going into the second half of the season, yet the Italian may still want a few more reinforcements in January in a bid to regain the Premier League title.

Thus, here are TWO players that will make Chelsea’s season should they sign for the club this month…

Steven N’Zonzi

At the moment, Chelsea don’t need many reinforcements, but Conte may look to strengthen his central midfield options should John Obi Mikel and Cesc Fabregas leave in January.

Both men have been linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge, even though Fabregas has played more in recent times, and any departure could see the Blues move for former Stoke man Steven N’Zonzi.

The 28-year-old was an integral part of the Sevilla side that won a third successive Europa League title last season, and played all six of their Champions League group games this time around, netting in their victory over Dinamo Zagreb to help seal second place in Group H.

Unsurprisingly, his excellent displays in the midfield has attracted interest from several top clubs, one of which is Chelsea.

Having many midfield options can only benefit the Blues in their title push in the second half of the campaign, so bringing in N’Zonzi, especially ahead of the likes Manchester City and Arsenal, would be a shrewd move from Conte.

James Rodriguez

It was a deal that didn’t happen in the summer, but it is now looking increasingly likely that James Rodriguez will leave Real Madrid this season.

The Colombian captain has only started four games in La Liga this season, albeit two of their last three matches, but doesn’t look like regularly dislodging the likes of Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema from the starting line-up.

Thus, the 25-year-old, who cost the Spanish club €80 million in 2014, could be set for a move away from the Bernabeu this month, and Chelsea and Manchester United are a side keeping an eye on the young attacker.

The Blues attempted to get a deal done in the summer but it didn’t materialise, yet recent reports suggest that they, like United, will rekindle their interest in Rodriguez this month.

And it makes sense, as Conte will want to bolster his attacking options for the rest of the season, and indeed their likely European campaign next time around.