Welcome to the weekend. The next few hours will determine whether it’s going to be a good one, or a not-so-good one. Come on you Blues!
Enzo Maresca, as expected, has rotated back to a first-choice lineup after the midweek Cup game, and surprisingly, Enzo Fernandez does not get the start. Instead, it’s Reecey again in midfield, with Gusto at nominal right back.
**Newcastle United starting XI:**
Ramsdale | Hall, Schar, Tonali, Gordon, Thiaw, Murphy, Woltemade, Bruno G. (c), Ramsey, Miley
_Substitutes from: Ruddy, Joelinton, Wissa, Barnes, Elanga, Willock, A.Murphy, Shahar, Neave_
**Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):**
Sanchez | Cucurella, Chalobah, Fofana, Gusto | Caicedo, James (c) | Garnacho, Palmer, Neto | Joao Pedro
_Substitutes from: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Badiashile, Tosin, Hato, Santos, Buonanotte, Enzo, Guiu_
**Date / Time:** Saturday, December 20, 2025, 12.30 GMT; 7:30am EST; 6pm IST
**Venue:** St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
**Referee:** Andy Madley (on pitch); Peter Bankes (VAR)
**On TV:** TNT Sports 1 (UK); USA, Universo (USA); Star Sports Select HD1 (India); SuperSport Premier League (NGA); [elsewhere](https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/chelsea-vs-newcastle-united/1e020#5297312)
**Streaming:** discovery+ (UK); NBC Sports Live, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (USA); JioHotstar (India); DStv Now (NGA)
Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes!
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* [Chelsea FC: Premier League](/premier-league)