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Newcastle United could jump as high as ninth in the Premier League table with a win over fourth-placed Chelsea on Saturday afternoon
Lewis Miley of Newcastle United celebrates with team mates after scoring the winning goal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Newcastle United and Fulham at St James' Park on December 17, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Newcastle could leap into the top half of the Premier League table
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How to watch Newcastle United vs Chelsea as Eddie Howe aims to leap into top half of Premier League table
Fixture: Newcastle United vs Chelsea.
Competition: Premier League.
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025.
UK Kick-off time: 12.30pm GMT.
Stadium: St James' Park, Newcastle.
TV channels: TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate (4K). Coverage starts at 11am.
Live stream: Subscribers can watch via the discovery+ app or website.
Highlights: Available on the TNT Sports YouTube channel after the game and on Match of the Day (BBC One) at 10.20pm on Saturday night.
Newcastle injury news: Tino Livramento is a doubt after picking up a knee injury against Fulham. Dan Burn (rib), Kieran Trippier (hamstring), Emil Krafth (knee), Nick Pope (groin) and Sven Botman (back) are all out.
Chelsea injury news: Moises Caicedo (suspension) and Cole Palmer (rest) will be available to return for Chelsea against Newcastle. However, Estaveao Willian (muscle), Romeo Lavia (thigh), Levi Colwill (ACL), Dario Essugo (thigh) and Liam Delap (shoulder) are all unavailable.
READ MORE ABOUT BOTH NEWCASTLE AND CHELSEA'S INJURY WOES HERE: The 15 players who could miss Newcastle vs Chelsea as United hit by injury crisis