Chelsea’s tough run of fixtures continues today when they travel to Newcastle as the Premier League returns.
After a mixed start, however, the Blues appear to be finding their feet under Mauricio Pochettino. While perhaps not totally convincing in the 4-1 win over Tottenham, there were more promising signs during the dramatic 4-4 draw with Manchester City before the international break.
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Having also taken points off Liverpool and Arsenal this season, raising their game against the toughest tests (on paper at least) seems an early theme for Pochettino’s Chelsea.
That could be needed again. Though Newcastle are beset by injury problems, Eddie Howe has turned St James’ Park into a fortress.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Newcastle vs Chelsea is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off today, Saturday, November 25, 2023.
St James’ Park in Newcastle will host.
Where to watch Newcastle vs Chelsea
TV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast in the UK as it takes place during the 3pm blackout imposed across English football.
Highlights: Match of the Day, however, will show highlights when it airs at 10.30pm GMT on Saturday.
Live blog: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog. Nizaar Kinsella will be providing expert analysis from the ground.
Newcastle vs Chelsea team news
Newcastle XI: Pope; Livramento, Lascelles, Schar, Trippier; Miley, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
Subs: Dubravka, Gillespie, Karius, Dummett, Ritchie, Diallo, Murphy, Ndiweni, Parkinson
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella; Ugochukwu, Fernandez; Palmer, Gallagher, Sterling; Jackson
Subs: Disasi, Mudryk, Madueke, Broja, Caicedo, Colwill, Petrovic, Maatsen, Matos.
Newcastle vs Chelsea prediction
With Newcastle dealing with so many injuries, Chelsea should surely have enough even if St James’ is a difficult place to go.
Chelsea to win 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Newcastle wins: 55
Draws: 40
Chelsea wins: 78
Newcastle vs Chelsea latest odds
Newcastle to win: 6/4
Draw: 12/5
Chelsea to win: 17/10
