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Newcastle United host Chelsea in a crucial Premier League clash as the race for Champions League qualification hots up.
With Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa breathing down their necks, both teams go into the game level on points and goal difference, meaning a win for either side at St James’s Park could be huge in securing a top-five spot. An unexpected slip-up for Manchester City, dropping points in a draw against relegated Southampton, leaves them still within reach for a victor with just two rounds of fixtures to come after this weekend.
Chelsea are in the slightly better form of the two sides, having defeated champions Liverpool last weekend for their third win in a row as Cole Palmer ended his goal drought in a 3-1 victory. Newcastle were held by Brighton last time out and go to Arsenal next weekend, so are perhaps more in need of three points than Chelsea as each club looks to return to the top tier of European competition.
Follow all of the latest from the Premier League fixture in our live blog below:
Newcastle vs Chelsea LIVE
Newcastle play host to Chelsea in a crucial clash in the top-five race | Kick off 12pm BST
Both sides are level on points as the chase for Champions League places hots up
Chelsea come into the clash off the back of victory over champions Liverpool
Newcastle were held by Brighton last time out and go to Arsenal next weekend
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Newcastle vs Chelsea LIVE
The race for a top-five finish in the Premier League is hotting up, with Newcastle and Chelsea firmly in the mix. The pair begin today’s clash level on points, knowing that a win will be huge as they look to secure a Champions League spot next season.
Kick off is at 12pm BST.
Chelsea travel to Newcastle in the Premier League
Chelsea travel to Newcastle in the Premier League (Getty Images)
Harry Latham-Coyle11 May 2025 09:09