Eddie Howe will hope history is on his side when Newcastle United face Chelsea.
The Magpies start the Premier League weekend six points behind Enzo Maresca’s side, with Alan Shearer backing them to halve that gap. Shearer is predicting a Newcastle United win, but that will be tough.
Eddie Howe’s side have been worryingly inconsistent this season, while they are still feeling the effects of their Tyne-Wear derby loss to Sunderland.
Newcastle will aim to continue their recovery against Chelsea in Saturday’s early kick-off, as they get set to face a team who are sitting pretty in fourth.
But while Chelsea have been much the better team this season, Newcastle United’s recent record in this fixture should give them hope.
4 wins out of 4 at home to Chelsea for Howe 😍 What’s your prediction for today?
Infographic of Newcastle United's last five home games against Chelsea.
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Newcastle United’s record against Chelsea at St James’ Park
Since becoming Newcastle United manager, there is not much that Eddie Howe has not done. He has won silverware and qualified for the Champions League, as well as picking up huge results against the world’s biggest clubs.
That includes Chelsea, who have lost four games in a row at St James’ Park.
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Ever since Howe replaced Steve Bruce on Tyneside, Newcastle United have a 100% win record at home to the Blues.
Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring for Newcastle United against Chelsea.
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Howe’s first win over Chelsea at home came courtesy of a Joe Willock screamer, while the following season saw the Magpies dismantle the Blues to win 4-1.
Newcastle then beat Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea twice last season on home soil, winning 2-0 on both occasions. The first was part of the Magpies’ incredible Carabao Cup journey, and the second was a pivotal victory in the race to qualify for the Champions League.
Howe will aim to make it five in a row on Saturday, as Newcastle United face Chelsea in their final game before Christmas.
Who remembers this rocket vs Chelsea in November 2022?! 🚀
Will we ever see THIS Joe Willock again?
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Eddie Howe’s record against Chelsea
During his time with Newcastle United and Bournemouth, Eddie Howe has actually lost more games than he has won against Chelsea.
He has faced the Blues 21 times in all competitions, boasting a record of eight wins, two draws and 11 defeats.
Howe’s wins are split evenly between his tenures at Newcastle and Bournemouth, having failed to win at Stamford Bridge since being appointed the Toon boss by PIF.
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