Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is convinced of success ahead under manager Steven Gerrard.
Luiz thinks they are well placed to kick on in the new year.
After defeat to Chelsea, he said: “I think we are in a really good position right now. I think the fans can see that and the team can see it too. We've come up against big teams this season and we have shown we can perform against them."
Villa had taken a deserved lead against Chelsea courtesy of Reece James' own goal but quickly handed back the initiative when Matty Cash brought down Callum Hudson-Odoi and Jorginho levelled from the spot.
Substitute Romelu Lukaku then headed the visitors in front before another Jorginho penalty, deep into stoppage time, sealed the win.
Luiz said: “I think the turning point was the penalty. That is when the game completely changed.
“But we played well, we worked hard and we can take a lot of positives.
“We had good moments in the game but ultimately it was two penalties which caused us defeat."
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