Premier League 2018-19 – Newcastle United vs Chelsea Preview
AT A GLANCE
When does Newcastle United vs Chelsea kick off? Sunday 26th August, 16:00 (UK)
Where is Newcastle United vs Chelsea being played? St James' Park
What television channel is Newcastle United vs Chelsea on? Sky Sports Premier League
Where can I stream Newcastle United vs Chelsea? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via Sky Go
Are tickets still available for Newcastle United vs Chelsea?
Newcastle United – https://book.nufc.co.uk/en-GB/categories/Home%20Tickets
Chelsea – https://www.chelseafc.com/en/tickets---membership/buy-tickets?pageTab=GENERAL%20ADMISSION
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Last six meetings: Newcastle United W1, Chelsea W4,D1
All-time meetings: Newcastle United W53, Chelsea W71, D39
THE TEAM NEWS
NEWCASTLE UNITED
Predicted line-up (4-4-1-1): Dubravka; Yedlin, Clark, Lascelles, Dummett; Ritchie, Diame, Shelvey, Murphy; Perez; Joselu
Unavailable: Fernandez (Injured), Lejeune (Injured), Kenedy (Ineligible), Hayden (Suspended)
Doubtful: Yedlin (Injured)
CHELSEA
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Kepa; Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Rudiger, Alonso; Barkley, Kante, Jorginho; Pedro, Morata, Willian
Unavailable: Van Ginkel (Injured), Brown (Injured), Fabregas (Injured)
Doubtful:
THE PREDICTION
Contrasting starts for both of these teams and there is plenty more optimism around Chelsea than the hosts here. Newcastle are struggling offensively right now and are far from watertight at the back so expect the visitors to have too much quality going forward for them in this one.
