Newcastle vs Chelsea – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Newcastle United welcome Chelsea to St James’ Park today in a crucial clash for both teams.

It’s a huge game for both sides, who are level on points in the race for Champions League qualification. With five teams battling for three places in the competition, the winners will take a massive step towards Europe’s elite.

The Magpies will take confidence from their impressive home form. Newcastle have won five consecutive games at St James’ Park, but host a Chelsea team searching for their sixth straight win in all competitions. Chelsea progressed to the Europa Conference League final on Thursday night, after beating champions Liverpool in the league last weekend.

Newcastle vs Chelsea – Predicted lineup and team news

Newcastle team news

Eddie Howe has revealed that Joelinton could miss the entire run-in for Newcastle. The Brazil midfielder has a knee injury and has seen a specialist in recent weeks.

Lewis Hall is also out for the campaign with a foot problem, while Jamaal Lascelles is yet to return from his ACL lay-off. Fabian Schar is a slight doubt heading into the game which could leave Newcastle light at centre-back, though Sven Botman has returned from the bench in recent games. Matt Targett is also unavailable due to a hamstring injury.

Newcastle predicted lineup

Newcastle United predicted XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.

When is Newcastle vs Chelsea?

Newcastle host Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday May 11th 2025. Kick-off at St James’ Park is 12:00pm BST.

What TV channel is Newcastle vs Chelsea on?

The game will be shown live in the UK by TNT Sports.

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