Chelsea moved four points clear in fourth spot in the Premier League after a 2-1 win against London rivals Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
There will be a few fringe men who get chances in the second half of the Premier League season as injuries occur and priorities change.
Olivier Giroud could join Italian outfit Lazio as a free agent in the summer when his deal with Chelsea comes to an end.
Manchester United may have won 2-0 at Chelsea on Monday night but all the talk has been about the Blues and boss Frank Lampard.
Olivier Giroud is desperate to represent France at Euro 2020 and hopes he can impress for Chelsea between now and the end of the season.
Manchester United made it three wins over Chelsea this season via goals from Anthony Martial and Harry Maguire at Stamford Bridge.
Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce says there wasn't a striker available in January that would have added to his current options.
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham admits he and his team-mates were relishing the prospect of seeing new blood join the club last month.
Frank Lampard has confirmed that Olivier Giroud will not be leaving Chelsea on deadline day after the club failed to sign a replacement.
Inter Milan could launch a late bid for Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud after a move to sign Fernando Llorente collapsed.