Newcastle United Vs Chelsea Match Preview: Talking Tactics, Team News, Predicted XI, Streaming Links

Chelsea will face Newcastle United as they travel to St. James Park this Saturday bidding to avoid successive defeats in the Premier League. The Blues suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss away at Manchester City recently while the Magpies managed to secure a hard-fought win against Crystal Palace on penalties. Both teams would be eager to secure all three points before heading into the World Cup break.

Newcastle United Vs Chelsea: Talking Tactics

Thomas Tuchel could set his side up in a 3-5-2 formation and could make a few changes to his starting XI for this game. The German head coach will ask Thiago Silva and Mason Mount to play from the start in this crucial league contest.

Eddie Howe is expected to opt for a 4-3-3 formation and could name a strong first team for this league encounter at Tyneside. The Newcastle boss might ask his players to defend well and try to create some problems for the Chelsea defenders on the counter as Callum Wilson leads the charge against them.

Team News

Newcastle United

Newcastle will again be missing Alexander Isak, Ryan Fraser, Matt Ritchie, Emil Krafth and Paul Dummett on Saturday evening due to their respective injuries. However, Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes are available for selection.

Newcastle United Predicted XI

Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; S Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock; Joelinton, Wilson, Almiron

Chelsea

As for Chelsea, N’Golo Kante, Wesley Fofana, Ben Chilwell and Reece James will again definitely miss out at St. James Park this weekend. Furthermore, Kepa Arizabalaga also remains sidelined due to a foot injury while Jorginho remains a doubt.

Chelsea Predicted XI

Mendy; Chalobah, T Silva, Koulibally; Loftus-Cheek, Mount, Jorginho, Kovacic, Cucurella; Sterling, Aubameyang

Newcastle United Vs Chelsea: Streaming Links