Newcastle United travel to Stamford Bridge this evening, aiming to end a 14-year winless streak at the ground and capitalise on Chelsea’s midweek defensive vulnerabilities.
The Magpies have moved into a crucial week of their season, looking to follow up a resilient draw against Barcelona with their first Premier League victory in London this year. Manager Eddie Howe oversaw a “performance full of pride” on Tuesday and will be desperate for his side to replicate that intensity against a Chelsea team that has struggled for home clean sheets. Newcastle remain within reach of a historic 50th Premier League win in the capital.
Newcastle United team news
Eddie Howe manages a squad welcoming back several key figures. However, his midfield remains short of its talisman. A hamstring injury definitively rules out Bruno Guimarães. He will not return until after the international break. Consequently, Sandro Tonali and Joe Willock partner Joelinton in a high-intensity engine room.
Meanwhile, Anthony Gordon regains full fitness and expects to start. An illness previously limited him to a Barcelona cameo. Furthermore, Lewis Hall currently plays his best football for the club. He prepares to start against his former side.
Aaron Ramsdale starts in goal. Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Dan Burn, and Hall form the defensive line. In attack, Gordon joins Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy. They provide the explosive transitions needed to catch Chelsea’s expansive defence off guard.
Notably, Sandro Tonali is yet to score his first goal this season. Despite a high shot volume, he has yet to score. Finally, Newcastle have avoided defeat in five of their last seven meetings with Chelsea. Therefore, they target another positive result to climb back into the top half.
Newcastle United predicted lineup
Newcastle United Predicted XI (4-3-3): Ramsdale; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Willock, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Barnes, Gordon
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, 14 March 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:30 GMT.
How to watch Chelsea vs Newcastle?
UK viewers can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
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