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Chelsea Host Newcastle In EPL Showdown: Team Updates And Predictions

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2 months ago

October 26, 2024

Chelsea will host Newcastle United on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Stamford Bridge, with kickoff set for 2:00 PM. The match will be officiated by referee Simon Hooper from England.

Team Updates

Chelsea:
Chelsea is in good shape for the match, with Reece James returning after a hamstring injury that kept him out of action. He made an unexpected start against Liverpool and is ready to go again. Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana are also back from their domestic suspensions.

Cucurella was part of a revamped Chelsea lineup that featured 11 new players in their last game. Head coach Enzo Maresca is likely to make further changes for this match, and João Félix, who scored twice midweek, may start over Jadon Sancho.

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Despite a tough outing against Liverpool, Cole Palmer has a strong record at Stamford Bridge, averaging a goal or assist every 63 minutes in the Premier League. This impressive statistic is only bettered by Erling Haaland, who contributes every 57 minutes at home.

Chelsea’s possible starting lineup:
Sanchez; James, Fofana, Colwill, Gusto; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.

Newcastle:
For Newcastle, manager Eddie Howe confirmed that Callum Wilson will miss at least three more games due to back stiffness. In addition, Sven Botman (knee), Kieran Trippier (thigh), Jamaal Lascelles (knee), and Martin Dubravka (knee) are unavailable. However, Dan Burn is fit again after recovering from an ankle injury sustained against Brighton.

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Howe may choose to replace Jacob Murphy with Harvey Barnes in the attacking lineup. Two former Chelsea academy players, Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento, are expected to fill the full-back positions.

Newcastle United’s possible starting lineup:
Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Joelinton, Tonali, Guimaraes; Barnes, Isak, Gordon.

Prediction:
Chelsea is anticipated to secure a 2-0 victory against Newcastle United.

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