Newcastle vs Chelsea: Chelsea looks to consolidate their spot at the top of the table in the Premier League when they visit Newcastle on Saturday.
Match Details:
Teams: Newcastle vs Chelsea
Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Date: Saturday 30th October, 2021
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.hotstar.com/
Chelsea 2-0 Newcastle | Werner Bags Goal & Assist In Win! | Highlights – YouTube
Preview
Newcastle comes into this after a 1-1 away draw against Crystal Palace in their previous match on Saturday.
Wilson equalized for the Magpies after Benteke gave the Eagles a second half lead, which in the end ensured a share of the spoils.
This left the Magpies still in search of their 1st win in the league this season and keeps them rooted in the relegation zone.
With 4 points, Newcastle stands in 19th place after 9 matches.
On the other hand, Chelsea beat Southampton on penalties 4-3 after it finished 1-1 in regulation time match in their EFL Cup match mid-week to ensure a place in the quarter-finals.
Prior to that, Chelsea thumped Norwich 7-0 at home to stay atop of the table as Mount led the way with his first Premier League hat-trick.
Hudson-Odoi, James, Chilwell and Aarons (own goal) were the other scorers in the win.
Chelsea has now won 5 matches across competitions since their previous loss and look a formidable side aiming for a podium finish.
Both sides last met in the EPL in February, where Chelsea won 2-0 at home through goals from Giroud and Werner.
Form Guide
Newcastle: DDLLD
Chelsea: WWWWW
17 different scorers this season, and we’re still only in October.
Chelsea are COOKING 🤯 pic.twitter.com/mUSjQYHpNE
— B/R Football (@brfootball) October 23, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Crystal Palace 1-1 Newcastle
Chelsea 1(4)- 1(3) Southampton
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Newcastle vs Chelsea in India?
The match is live streamed on the Hotstar VIP App, Jio TV, while the broadcast is on Star Sports 3.
Team News
Woodman, Dubravka and Dummett are injured at this point and miss out for the Magpies.
Lukaku and Werner are ruled out of this one due to ankle and hamstring injuries while Pulisic remains a doubt.
Newcastle possible 11:
Darlow, Krafth, Lascelles, Clark, Manquillo, Hayden, Shelvey, Almiron, Ritchie, Wilson and Saint-Maximin
Chelsea possible 11:
Mendy, Rüdiger, Silva, Christensen, Chilwell, Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek, Azpilicueta, Hudson-Odoi, Mount and Havertz
Prediction: Newcastle 1-3 Chelsea
Newcastle is winless in the league and do not have the form or temperament to create pressure on oppositions this season.
Chelsea is playing brilliant football and are favourites to win this clash as they are far too strong for the hosts.
The Blues are expected to win this one comfortably.
Players to watch out for: Saint-Maximin, Wilson, Mount and Hudson-Odoi.
