Newcastle United will return to the Premier League action this weekend, welcoming Chelsea to St. James’ Park on November 25. Eddie Howe’s side is preparing for a crucial run of matches as they seek to boost their hopes of reaching the Champions League Round of 16 and keep up with the top teams in the English league. Following a 2-0 loss at Bournemouth before the international break, a win in this fixture would be extremely beneficial.
Meanwhile, Chelsea, still settling under Mauricio Pochettino, have shown signs of improvement after a shaky start to the season. They managed to draw 4-4 against Manchester City before the international break and have won their last three away games in the Premier League. As they face Newcastle, it will serve as a good test as they aim for a top-four finish in the Premier League this season.
The two teams will meet yet again in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals in under a month, making this match a suitable preview for the occasion.
Sporting News is following the match live and providing score updates, commentary, and highlights. The confirmed lineups include Newcastle’s 4-3-3 formation with players like Pope, Lascelles, and Almiron, and Chelsea’s 4-2-3-1 formation with players such as James, Silva, Palmer, and Sterling.
With Manchester City and Liverpool drawing in the early kickoff, the top four positions are still within Newcastle and Chelsea’s reach. Both clubs are aiming for the Champions League places, with Newcastle trailing five points behind fifth-placed Aston Villa and Chelsea nine points ahead.
Newcastle has 17-year-old Lewis Miley in midfield once again, while Chelsea is bringing in Lesley Ugochukwu for Moises Caicedo. Despite injury issues, both sides are determined to make an impact in the upcoming match.
Fans across different countries can watch the live action, with broadcasting rights available through Peacock in the USA, Fubo in Canada, Optus Sport in Australia, and Star Sports Select 1 Hotstar VIP in India, among others. Viewers in the UK can’t watch the match live due to the Saturday 3 p.m. embargo.
By engaging with an international audience and attracting the attention of football fans worldwide, this match promises to be an exciting event. Both sides will aim to put their best foot forward as they compete for important league points.
