· 11 May 2025, 10:00
**Chelsea visit Newcastle United today in a massive clash in the race for Champions League qualification. Kick-off is 12pm live on TNT Sports.**
Both sides know that third place beckons with a win today, as both sides enter the game level on points with the same goal difference.
Every remaining game is massive for the clubs chasing the top five spots, but games in which two teams chasing those places meet take on a whole new dimension.
This is a genuine six-pointer in that battle for the Champions League.
Cole Palmer has hit form at the wrong time for Newcastle
Cole Palmer is already worred about the St James' Park atmosphere
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Newcastle will be hoping that home advantage will play a huge part in proceedings today and that's what Chelsea star Cole Palmer is worried about, firing a warning to his teammates about the St James' Park atmosphere via [Football London](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/cole-palmer-issues-eat-you-31615638).
> "We know what the stadium is like and we know they are in a Champions League spot as well."We know it will be a tough game but we're going there to win. Hopefully we can do that. We need to go there and be brave.
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> "If you go there and you're not brave, or scared, they can eat you alive. We need to be on it."
It would be a shame if we didn't give Chelsea a lovely welcome
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Let's not disappoint the lad, eh?
If we make St James' Park a wall of noise like we know we can, that Chelsea side aren't going to know what hit them and then it really will be advantage Newcastle.
I hope you are all well-rested and those vocal cords are suitably oiled. LET'S GO!