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ST JAMES' PARK — Newcastle United host Chelsea in an intriguing early Premier League clash where both managers are under the spotlight.
Newcastle claimed a restorative midweek win over Fulham to progress to the semifinals of the Carabao Cup, a competition they memorably won last year.
However, Eddie Howe's side were utterly abject during last Sunday's defeat at Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby and their fans will want to see an emphatic response today.
Chelsea are also into the final four of the League Cup after a win at Cardiff City, but head coach Enzo Maresca remains under the microscope after taking a thinly veiled swipe at the Stamford Bridge hierarchy in the aftermath of last weekend's victory over Everton.
The Blues head into this weekend fourth in the Premier League table, eight points shy of leaders Arsenal. Even though Newcastle are only six points behind their opponents, Howe's men are languishing in 12th.
The Sporting News is following the Newcastle vs. Chelsea match live, providing score updates and commentary
Newcastle vs. Chelsea score
Pregame Goal scorers
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Venue: St James' Park, Newcastle
Referee: Andy Madley
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Predicted lineups:
Newcastle (4-3-3, right to left): Ramsdale (GK) — Miley, Schar, Thiaw, Hall — Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton — Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon
Chelsea (4-2-3-1 right to left): Sanchez (GK) — James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella - Caicedo, Fernandez — Neto, Palmer, Garnacho — Joao Pedro
MORE:What's going on with Enzo Maresca and Chelsea?
Newcastle vs. Chelsea live updates, highlights, and commentary
2 hours before kickoff. Hello and welcome to The Sporting News' live coverage of Newcastle United vs. Chelsea from St James' Park.
Newcastle vs. Chelsea kick off time
The Premier League match kicks off in Newcastle, UK at 12:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Date Kickoff time
USA Sat, Dec 20 7:30 a.m. ET / 4:30 a.m. PT
Canada Sat, Dec 20 7:30 a.m. ET / 4:30 a.m. PT
UK Sat, Dec 20 12:30 p.m. GST
Australia Sat, Dec 20 11:30 p.m. AEDT
India Sat, Dec 20 6:00 p.m. IST
Newcastle vs. Chelsea lineups, team news
Newcastle are dealing with plenty of injury issues at the back. Sven Botman is sidelined alongside Kieran Trippier, and now Lewis Hall has picked up a hamstring complaint.
Tino Livramento also had to come off against Fulham, leaving Howe with plenty of pondering to do over the fullback positions. Hall has not been completely ruled out and midfielder Lewis Miley might nince again be forced into right-back duty.
Bruno Guimaraes is one yellow card away from missing the Boxing Day trip to Old Trafford.
Nick Woltemade is expected to come back in up front despite his nightmare experience in the Tyne-Wear derby and Yoane Wissa finding the net in midweek
****Newcastle predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left):****Ramsdale (GK) — Miley, Schar, Thiaw, Hall — Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton — Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon
Newcastle subs: Matchday squads released one hour and 15 minutes before kickoff
Moises Caicedo returned from suspension in midweek and the Ecuador international is expected to head straight into the starting lineup.
Maresca has confirmed that young Brazil international attacker Estevao will be sidelined for at least this game due to a minor muscular problem.
Defender Levi Colwill, midfielder Dario Essugo and striker Liam Delap are all out for significant spells.
Chelsea predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Sanchez (GK) — James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella - Caicedo, Fernandez — Neto, Palmer, Garnacho — Joao Pedro
Chelsea subs: Matchday squads released one hour and 15 minutes before kickoff
Newcastle vs. Chelsealive stream, TV channel
Here is how to watch the match in some of the world's major regions:
Region TV Streaming
USA USA Network, Telemundo, Universo NBC Sports App/website, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Universo NOW
Canada — Fubo, DAZN
UK TNT Sport 1 discovery+
Australia — Stan Sport
India Star Sports Select 1 JioHotstar