Newcastle fans are split on Eddie Howe's decision to make four changes from the side that won 2-1 at Southampton.
Recalls for Miguel Almiron, Sean Longstaff, Javier Manquillo and skipper Jamaal Lascelles means the Magpies will field a five-man defence at Stamford Bridge this afternoon. Jonjo Shelvey and Joe Willock miss out due to illness, with Emil Krafth and Ryan Fraser also dropping to the bench.
A busy fixture schedule sees Newcastle travel to Everton in midweek and Howe has taken the opportunity to freshen up his side against the Champions League winners. The Magpies named the same team for three games in a row before Thursday's victory but introduced £40million signing Bruno Guimaraes due to Joelinton's absence.
