Premier League: Chelsea vs Newcastle Live
Preview: Chelsea vs Newcastle
Chelsea vs Newcastle will be played at Stamford Bridge on Monday at 8:00pm as the blues look to get back to winning ways in front of their fans. Chelsea managed to secure a draw against Brentford in their last game in the premier league, while Newcastle defeated Wolves to get back to winning form.
The blues manager Mauricio Pochettino is facing pressure as his team sits in the lower half of the table with only ten wins in 26 Premier League matches. A victory in the upcoming game could help improve their position and close the gap with Newcastle, who are four points ahead. However, Chelsea has struggled against teams above them in recent seasons, winning only three out of 27 matches. Despite this, their strong historical record against their upcoming opponent at Stamford Bridge could provide a psychological advantage, as they have lost just one of their last 28 Premier League meetings at home.
Newcastle has struggled on the road this season, with only six teams having earned fewer points away from home, winning 3, drawing 2 and losing 8 at this point. This has contributed to Eddie Howe’s team being 15 points behind the top four and unlikely to replicate their success from the previous season. Despite this, they are close to breaking into the top seven, and Howe’s strong track record against the blues could provide the inspiration needed to narrow that gap. Among managers who have faced Chelsea more than 10 times in the competition, only Kenny Dalglish (77%) and Pep Guardiola (56%) have a better head-to-head win ratio against Chelsea than Eddie Howe (43%).
Head-to-head
The blues and Newcastle faced off in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals in December of the previous year. Chelsea progressed to the next round after winning on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regular time. Newcastle then secured a convincing 4-1 win in the Premier League rematch, which took place in November at St. James’ Park.
Prediction
Chelsea were fortunate in their EFL Cup match against Newcastle in December, and now they are facing new injury and illness issues that are affecting their preparation for an upcoming game. This match is crucial for easing pressure on Pochettino, as three points could make a significant difference. Newcastle’s poor defensive performance away from home makes a positive outcome for the blues possible. However, Chelsea’s inconsistency in defense means that a draw could be likely in the upcoming game at Stamford Bridge.
