Frank Christian
Chelsea returned to form with a victory in midweek as they prepare to face Newcastle in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge this Sunday.
After suffering their first loss of the season, a 2-1 defeat against Liverpool, the team managed to gain positive recognition despite it. They bounced back with a convincing 4-1 win in the UEFA Conference League against Panathinaikos.
Newcastle, on the other hand, had a tough week, not participating in European matches and reflecting on their 1-0 home defeat against Brighton.
This article discusses the latest updates on team compositions and predicted lineups for the upcoming match.
Chelsea vs. Newcastle: Predicted Lineups and Team News
Manager Enzo Maresca welcomes back Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana from suspension, likely reinstating them in the defense alongside club captain Reece James, who marked his return from injury against Liverpool.
Romeo Lavia, having made his first start in almost two months, could take Enzo Fernandez‘s spot in the squad, especially since Fernandez led the team against Panathinaikos.
Jadon Sancho might find himself on the bench after being substituted at halftime in the last game, with Joao Felix, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Christopher Nkunku all delivering strong performances in Athens.
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sanchez (GK) — James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella — Lavia, Caicedo — Madueke, Palmer, Sancho — Jackson
Injured:
Suspended:
Callum Wilson will miss the match due to a back injury.
Harvey Barnes is expected to be included in the front line as manager Eddie Howe seeks to enhance his team’s attacking prowess post-Brighton loss.
Newcastle’s defensive lineup faces challenges with Sven Botman, Kieran Trippier, Jamaal Lascelles, and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka all sidelined due to injuries. However, Dan Burn has returned from his injury, providing a boost.
Newcastle predicted lineup (4-3-3): Pope (GK) — Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall — Joelinton, Tonali, Guimaraes — Barnes, Isak, Gordon
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Suspended:
How to Watch Chelsea vs. Newcastle
Here are the viewing options for this Premier League match across different regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | USA Network | Fubo, nbcsports.com |
| Canada | — | Fubo |
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky Go, Sky Sports Website |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Star Sports Select 2 | Disney+ Hotstar, JioTV |
