Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(38) 24 Goals 34 (60)
(29) 21 Assists 24 (43)
(6.7) 6.7 Average Ratings 7 (6.8)
32.9 Average Age 35.3
181.3 Average Height (cm) 183
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 1.2 (1.2)
(49%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 56% (54%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 1 (1)
(1.3) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Newcastle
Chelsea
Player Reason Status Rating
Christian Atsu Out 6.5
Jesús Gámez Out 6.94
Ciaran Clark Out 6.79
Islam Slimani Out 6.18
Kenedy Out 6.95
Player Reason Status Rating
Ethan Ampadu Out 6.23
David Luiz Out 6.85
Thibaut Courtois Doubtful 6.63

Team News

Newcastle
Chelsea
  • Kenedy will miss Newcastle's last game of the season as he cannot face off against his parent club.
  • Islam Slimani is suspended for the final game of the season and won't play this weekend.
  • Ciaran Clark and Christian Atsu are both ruled out for the home side.
  • Eden Hazard and Olivier Giroud were surprisingly dropped to the bench by Antonio Conte on Wednesday but they should return to the starting XI here.
  • Gary Cahill was rested in midweek against Huddersfield but will start here, while Tiemoue Bakayoko and Victor Moses will also hope to return to the starting XI.
  • Chelsea will not want to risk Thibaut Courtois with the FA Cup final around the corner, meaning Willy Caballero could continue in goal.

Prediction

  • Newcastle have lost four games in a row and are in danger of dropping out of the top half of the table on Sunday.
  • Chelsea have to beat Newcastle and hope Brighton beat Liverpool to finish in the top 4.
  • Chelsea are strong at home to Newcastle but have not enjoyed the same success at St. James' Park, failing to win their last four matches there.
  • Rafa Benitez has lost more games as a manager against Chelsea than any other team in his career. Does defeat No.15 beckon here?
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