Newcastle United will be searching for revenge this Wednesday when they host Chelsea in the Carabao Cup fourth round.
The Magpies fell to defeat in Sunday’s Premier League meeting with the Blues, losing 2-1 at Stamford Bridge following Cole Palmer’s second-half strike. However, Newcastle, who were also beaten by Chelsea in last season’s Carabao Cup quarter-final, have home advantage on this occasion.
Chelsea’s last visit to St James’ Park was certainly one to forget. Mauricio Pochettino’s side lost 4-1 on Tyneside as captain Reece James was shown a red card in a second-half collapse.
The Blues are in much stronger form than their Wednesday opponents, however, with just one defeat in their previous ten outings. The weekend victory over Newcastle has lifted Enzo Maresca’s men to fifth in the table and the Italian will be keen to help Chelsea reach a second successive Carabao Cup final.
Here is 90min’s guide to Chelsea’s trip to Newcastle.
Newcastle vs Chelsea H2H Record (Last Five Games)
Current form (all competitions)
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Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle – 27/10/24 |
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle – 27/10/24 |
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Newcastle 0-1 Brighton – 19/10/24 |
Panathinaikos 1-4 Chelsea – 24/10/24 |
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Everton 0-0 Newcastle – 05/10/24 |
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea – 20/10/24 |
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Newcastle 1-0 AFC Wimbledon – 01/10/24 |
Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest – 06/10/24 |
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Newcastle 1-1 Man City – 28/09/24 |
Chelsea 4-2 Gent – 03/10/24 |
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Sky Sports+ |
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United States |
Paramount+ |
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Newcastle are fretting over the availability of Anthony Gordon ahead of Wednesday’s clash after the England international sustained a groin injury that ruled him out of the weekend trip to west London. Eddie Howe has claimed “there is a chance” that he features in the Carabao Cup.
Young Lewis Miley could also be available on Wednesday after a long spell on the sidelines. The teenager has made the bench in the last two matches after not featuring since the FA Cup clash with Manchester City back in March.
The Magpies are still struggling in defence with Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman and Kieran Trippier all out. Matt Target is likely unavailable too and Martin Dubravka is doubtful with a knee injury.
Callum Wilson has missed the entirety of the 2024/25 season thus far and is likely to return after the November international break. The striker’s absence means that Alexander Isak may not be allowed a rest midweek.
Newcastle predicted lineup vs Chelsea (4-3-3): Vlachodimos; Livramento, Schar, Kelly, Hall; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Barnes.
With almost an entirely fit squad at his disposal, Maresca has plenty of options when it comes to rotating his side from Sunday’s victory. The former Leicester City coach can field a second XI full of elite talent.
Up top, the likes of Christopher Nkunku, Joao Felix and Mykhailo Mudryk are likely to feature as they continue to impress in the cup competitions for Chelsea. Jadon Sancho could be in the starting lineup after losing his place to Pedro Neto at the weekend.
Enzo Fernandez and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall will anchor the midfield, while Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella and back-up goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen may all feature in the backline.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Jorgensen; Disasi, Tosin, Veiga, Cucurella; Fernandez, Dewsbury-Hall; Sancho, Felix, Mudryk; Nkunku.
Newcastle’s persistent injuries and Chelsea’s ability to name a remarkable second-string side make the Blues favourites for this one, although the match-up could depend on how strong Howe’s lineup is at St James’ Park.
Regardless, Chelsea’s alternate XI have started to gel in the Europa Conference League and shone in the Carabao Cup third round, boasting an array of attacking stars. The Blues will always surrender chances but their offensive firepower should see off Newcastle.
