Chelsea aim to finish 2017/18 Premier League on a high
Kick-off : 3:00 PM (Local)
Venue : St. James’ Park, Newcastle
Chelsea played out a disappointing draw in midweek against Huddersfield at home as both teams scored 1 goal apiece. The Blues are nearing their FA Cup final against Manchester United in coming days and this is not the ideal preparation.
Chelsea need to win the Sunday game at all costs and hope for a Liverpool loss if they hope to play in Champions League next season. The Blues are currently fifth in the points table with 70 points and trail Liverpool by two points.
On the other hand, Newcastle have had a fine season so far in the top flight and are assured of some more top flight football next season.
Newcastle would wanna assure a top ten finish by winning the game on Sunday against Chelsea but they know it won’t be easy even though they are playing at home.
Chelsea are ahead on the head to head against Newcastle by 70-52. Both teams have played out 39 draws.
Team news and possible line-ups
Christian Atsu and Jesus Gamez will both be not available for Newcastle for the weekend game as due to injury. While Kenedy is ineligible.
As for Chelsea, Ethan Ampadu and David Luiz will both be unavailable as due to injury. Whereas Thibaut Courtois is doubtful. Also Eden Hazard and Olivier Giroud are available and will likely play.
Newcastle XI : Dubravka, Yedlin, Lascelles, Lejeune, Dummett, Diame, Shelvey, Ritchie, Murphy, Perez, Gayle.
Chelsea XI : Caballero, Azpilicueta, Cahill, Rudiger, Moses, Alonso, Bakayoko, Kante, Fabregas, Hazard, Giroud.
Prediction
I expect Chelsea to get the job done and earn three points. I think they will win 3-1.
