A mouth-watering contest awaits on Sunday as top four contenders Newcastle and Chelsea go toe-to-toe in a lunchtime showdown.
Fourth place Toon sit one place ahead of the Blues in fifth â and only sit there on GOALS SCORED.
Newcastle vs Chelsea preview
Just three games remain in this season’s Premier League and any slip ups now could be fatal in the push for a Champions League spot next season.
As it stands, Newcastle and Chelsea will both book their spot amongst Europe’s elite next season after the Premier League were granted an extra spot.
But with Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa just one point and three points behind, respectively, the margin for error is so small heading into the final weeks.
That’s why the late penalty from Alexander Isak to rescue a point for the Toon at the Amex last week could be mightily huge.
That strike means they go into the contest with Chelsea ahead of Enzo Maresca’s men, albeit on goals scored as they’re locked together on points and goal difference.
Chelsea joined them on 63 points last weekend with a good 3-1 win over Champions Liverpool â though the Reds filled their XI with plenty of squad players.
That win did make it three Premier League wins on the spin, and Cole Palmer finally ended a long wait for a goal â even if it was from the penalty spot.
They were also to rest their main XI on Thursday night when cruising into the Conference League final.
Newcastle vs Chelsea latest odds
- Newcastle at 11/10 with William Hill â CLAIM HERE
- Draw at 14/5 with Betfred â CLAIM HERE
- Chelsea at 9/4 with BetMGM â CLAIM HERE
Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Newcastle vs Chelsea predictions
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Jacob Murphy has been a revelation for Newcastle this season with his goal contributions in the top flight.
He has 19 goal contributions â 8G, 11A â in his 32 appearances, though hasn’t had any in his last three games.
Can spring into action at any time and prior to that had three goals and four assists in previous five games which is a terrific return.
- Jacob Murphy to score or assist at 23/20 with William Hill â CLAIM HERE
Card happy
John Brooks takes charge of Sunday’s game and he’s averaging 5.33 yellow cards per game in the Premier League this season.
So that makes us deep dive into the booking market and Moises Caicedo is an obvious shout at 6/4.
But Enzo Fernandez will have that Argentina-Brazil battle with Bruno Guimaraes in the middle of the park, with Newcastle’s midfield three the best in the division. Joelinton’s absence is huge but Toon will still hope to win that battle and Fernandez isn’t shy of a booking having had seven in the league.
- Enzo Fernandez to be carded at 15/8 with William Hill â CLAIM HERE
