Chelsea entertain Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, October 27, 2024, in a match day 9 Premier League encounter.
Chelsea Vs Newcastle United
The clash is expected to be immense, with both teams keen on securing precious points to help them meet their relative targets this season.
Chelsea’s unbeaten run across all competitions was halted at 7 matches by Liverpool on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
They showed guts against Liverpool at Anfield, but defensive mishaps resulted in them leaving Merseyside without a point.
Mohamed Salah put the Reds ahead in the 29th minute via a penalty, before Nicolas Jackson equalized for Chelsea 3 minutes into the second half.
Interestingly, 3 minutes later, Curtis Jones took Liverpool back into the lead with a delightful goal after creeping into the sleeping defense of Chelsea.
Chelsea Vs Panathinaikos
They returned to winning ways in the UEFA Conference League, with a smashing 4-1 away victory over Panathinaikos.
Joao Felix secured a brace in the fixture, while Christopher Nkunku and Mykhaylo Mudryk also penned their names on the scoresheet.
Panathinaikos’ lone goal came from former Manchester United forward Facundo Pellistri.
Enzo Maresca’s side lead the standings for the Conference League, having won all their 3 matches and they are almost guaranteed a place in the knockout phase.
Moreover, they sit 6th in the Premier League with 14 points, having won 4 games, drawn 2, and lost 2.
It will be fascinating to see how they fare in their upcoming meeting with Newcastle United on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Newcastle United
Eddie Howe’s side were winless in their last 4 Premier League matches and they head to Stamford Bridge with the desire of changing that narrative.
Before their upcoming visit to West London, Newcastle United were beaten at St James’ Park by Brighton 1-0.
They have gone over a month without a league victory, with their last win coming on September 15, 2024, a 2-1 comeback triumph over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Newcastle United commenced the season with a 5-game unbeaten run across all competitions (W3, D2), but they have become a shadow of their former self in recent matches.
It will be fascinating to see how they go about their business against Chelsea, having smashed the Blues 4-1 in the first leg of their league meetings last term.
In the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea came out victorious 3-2, having also beaten Newcastle United 4-2 on penalties in the Carabao Cup following a 1-1 draw in normal time.
The Magpies last victory across all competitions came on October 1, 2024, as they submerged AFC Wimbledon 1-0 in the 3rd round of the Carabao Cup.
Head To Head (H2h) History And Results
Chelsea wins: 80
Draws: 40
Newcastle wins: 56
Team News For Chelsea
Chelsea are expected to bring back Nicolas Jackson, Levi Colwill, Reece James, Romeo Lavia, Wesley Fofana, and Moises Caicedo to the starting XI after resting them during the week.
Additionally, Noni Madueke, Jadon Sancho, and Robert Sanchez all traveled to Athens but will likely get their place in the starting lineup for Enzo Maresca’s side clash with Newcastle United.
Team News For Newcastle United
Newcastle will be without Callum Wilson after a reported setback in his return from injury, while Kieran Trippier, Jamaal Lascelles, and Sven Botman remain unavailable for action due to injury.
Expected Lineups For Chelsea
Sanchez (GK), Cucurella, Colwill, Fofana, James, Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Sancho, Jackson
Expected Lineups For Newcastle United
Pope (GK), Schar, Burn, Livramento, Hall, Murphy, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Isak & Gordon
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle United
Kick-off Time And Date: 03:00 PM, Sunday, October 27, 2024.
