Newcastle United vs Chelsea – team news, match facts and probable lineups

An improved Newcastle United outfit will aim to plot a downfall on an improving Chelsea side when the two teams clash at St James’ Park on Saturday evening.

Read: Lampard smiling again after convincing Blues win

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Willian will be trying to help his Chelsea side maintain their top four challenge at Newcastle United.
(Image: REUTERS)

Time: 19:30

Date: Saturday, 18 January 2020

Probable Line-ups:

Team News:

The Magpies have influential duo Jonjo Shelvey and Jamaal Lascelles whose returns are a huge boost.

Record-signing Miguel Almiron is slowly but surely starting to show promising signs.

The Blues survived a scare when N’Golo Kante was a late withdrawal from the squad against Burnley but he should be back fit and in contention for the trip to St James’ Park.

Club captain Cesar Azpilicueta and Reece James both impressed at full-back positions last time out and should once again retain their places for Frank Lampard’s side.

Match Facts:

The Stamford Bridge outfit have won six of their last seven matches against Newcastle in all competitions.

In head-to-head stats, Chelsea have achieved an 83% rate in the past six meetings, while Newcastle average just 16%.