Newcastle tackle Chelsea this lunchtime in a crunch conflict within the race for Champions League locations.
Yesterday’s outcomes, which noticed Manchester Metropolis surprisingly held by Southampton and Aston Villa successful at Bournemouth, means the pack has bunched up even additional.
A win for both of those sides right this moment would take them third, only a level behind second-placed Arsenal, who go to champions Liverpool later right this moment.
Newcastle Workforce Information
Eddie Howe makes two modifications to the group that drew 1-1 at Brighton final week.
Sven Botman returns to a reshuffled again 4 that may imply Tino Livramento strikes to right-back on the expense of Kieran Trippier and Dan Burn begin at left-back.
Anthony Gordon replaces Joe Willock in midfield.
Newcastle: Pope, Livramento, Schar, Botman, Burn, Tonali, Guimaraes, Murphy, Barnes, Gordon, Isak
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Chelsea Workforce Information
Having made a raft of modifications for the midweek win over Djurgarden within the semi-finals of the Convention League, Enzo Maresca reverts again to the aspect that beat Liverpool within the Premier League final weekend.
Solely Marc Cucurella retains his place from Thursday evening.
Chelsea: Sanchez, Caicedo, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella, Lavia, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Neto, Jackson
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