Chelsea v Newcastle United - Premier League
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Premier League action returns to a sun-soaked Stamford Bridge this afternoon as Chelsea host Newcastle United. The Blues are up to fifth in the table after an impressive comeback defeat of Aston Villa last time out, but have since laboured to a narrow FA Cup win over Wrexham - which required extra-time - and a humiliating Champions League drubbing at Paris Saint-Germain.
This afternoon’s tie, then, provides an opportunity for the Blues to get back to form as they face a Newcastle team struggling for domestic form. They came very close to beating Barcelona midweek, with that match ultimately finishing level after Lamine Yamal’s injury-time equaliser, but have tumbled to 12th in the league after a poor run of two wins in eight.
A win for Chelsea this afternoon should leave them in the top four come the end of the day, heaping the pressure on Manchester United and Aston Villa as they face off at Old Trafford tomorrow. Follow the game LIVE below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge.
How to watch Chelsea vs Newcastle
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 5pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
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An opportunity presents itself this afternoon for the Blues to leave their nightmarish midweek trip to Paris in the past and get back to winning ways against the Magpies, whose recent league form leaves a little to be desired.
But can they do so? Stay tuned to find out! We will bring you all the build-up, team news and minute-by-minute updates from kick-off, which is scheduled for 5.30pm GMT.
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