US EditionNewcastle vs Chelsea: A Game to Set Momentum
Chelsea recall key players after suspensions and injuries, naming a near-full-strength squad for their challenging Premier League match at St James' Park this Saturday.
- On Saturday December 20, 2025 Chelsea travel to St James' Park for a 12:30pm GMT kick-off, with Enzo Maresca restoring Cole Palmer, Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto after squad rotation.
- After making 11 changes midweek, Enzo Maresca is restoring regular starters as Chelsea target a third straight win and welcome Moises Caicedo back after suspension.
- Chelsea will again be without Liam Delap and Estevao Willian today, while long-term absentees include Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill, who underwent surgery and begins rehab at Cobham medical department.
- Sitting fourth in the table, Chelsea face a risk of slipping down the standings if they lose today, as a poor result could see them drop to ninth or stall momentum before their next match.
- Mykhailo Mudryk is absent after being charged with anti-doping rule violations, and Newcastle seek redemption at St James' Park after a cup win and derby defeat during the week.
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Newcastle vs Chelsea: Predicted lineup today and confirmed team news
Palmer was rested midweek but is ready for today’s game (Picture: Getty) Chelsea will be without two attacking options as they take on Newcastle United at St James’ Park in the Premier League this afternoon. After dropping points against Leeds and Bournemouth, the Blues got back on track at home to Everton last weekend. In their final match before Christmas, they have made the trip up to St James’ Park where they will remain without striker Liam…
Newcastle vs Chelsea: A game to set momentum
Chelsea are yet to convince themselves what they want to be or achieve this season. Following a summer where Enzo Maresca won the Europa Conference League and the Club World Cup, the expectations were high for this season. The Blues were expected to challenge for the Premier League alongside Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool. But they go into this weekend’s fixture at Newcastle sitting in fourth place, only two points above Crystal Palace, …
'Massive match': Paul Merson says Newcastle v Chelsea on Saturday will have huge bearing on European places this season
If Newcastle United want to be back in Europe next season, they're going to have to start to find some form in the Premier League, and that needs to start with a win over Chelsea on Saturday. Kick-off at St James' Park is at 12:30pm live on TNT Sports.
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