NEWCASTLE host Chelsea in a blockbuster Premier League clash TODAY!
Ahead of kick off, the Magpies sit fourth, just ahead of the Blues on goals scored.
A win for either side this afternoon would prove significant in the crowded race for a top-five finish.
Kick off time: 12pm BST
TV channel: TNT Sports 1
Live stream: discovery+
Newcastle team: Pope, Livramento, Botman, Schar, Burn, Tonali, Bruno, Murphy, Barnes, Gordon, Isak.
Chelsea team: Sanchez, Caicedo, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella, Lavia, Enzo, Neto, Palmer, Madueke, Jackson.
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Chels unchanged
Enzo Maresca has been able to keep the same starting XI as the one that beat Liverpool 3-1.
That means Moises Caicedo starts again at right-back, though he will often try to drift into midfield - something that Anthony Gordon will relish.
Chelsea did play in midweek, beating Djugarden 1-0 to reach the final of the Europa Conference League but of the 11 players starting at St James' Park, only Marc Cucurella played.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea, smiles during an interview on TNT Sports prior to the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea FC v Djurgarden at Stamford Bridge on May 08, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
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Toon switch
Eddie Howe has been forced into a tactical change against Chelsea with two key players out - and one big name returning.
Both Joe Willock and Kieran Trippier are missing from the game but Sven Botman will start for the first time since early February.
That means Howe will start with three centre-backs and Tino Livramento and Jacob Murphy in as wing-backs.
Sven Botman of Newcastle United.
Credit: Reuters
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Chelsea team news
Sanchez, Caicedo, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella, Lavia, Enzo, Neto, Palmer, Madueke, Jackson.
Subs: Jorgensen, Tosin, Badiashile, Acheampong, Gusto, James, Dewsbury-Hall, Sancho, George.
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Newcastle team news
Pope, Livramento, Botman, Schar, Burn, Tonali, Bruno, Murphy, Barnes, Gordon, Isak.
Subs: Dubravka, Ruddy, Lascelles, Wilson, Krafth, Osula, Longstaff, Miley, Neave.
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Good morning everyone and welcome to live coverage of Newcastle United vs Chelsea.
This is an absolutely massive clash in the race for the top four, with the two clubs level on points and goal difference.
With only two matches left after today a win - or defeat - will have massive ramifications for both of these sides.
We can't wait, team news shortly...
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