Newcastle United will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to ten games when we face Chelsea this afternoon.
Eddie Howe’s side travel to Stamford Bridge to face the European and world champions fresh after beating Southampton 2-1 on Thursday night.
The former Bournemouth boss has named his starting line-up for the clash against Thomas Tuchel’s side.
You can see how the XI compares to our predicted line-up here.
If the Magpies pick up a win against the Blues, we could finish the day as high as 11th in the Premier League table if results go our way.
A lot has changed since the reverse fixture between the sides back in October at St James’ Park.
Chelsea won that clash 3-0 against a Steve Bruce side that had a clear lack of belief and ambition.
One man that won’t be available for the Londoners is Reece James who scored two goals in the game on Tyneside. The England international is ruled out with a hamstring/muscular injury to his right leg.
Tuchel’s side come into the clash off the back of four consecutive Premier League wins which have seen the Champions League holders concede just one goal.
Chelsea won the game at Stamford Bridge between the two sides last season 2-0 through goals from Timo Werner and Olivier Giroud.
Following Burnley’s 2-0 defeat at Brentford yesterday, the Toon Army are 10 points above the relegation zone with 11 Premier League games remaining.
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