The Magpies will be yet again looking to take down the Blues at home in what will be an intense outing. Newcastle United are likely to come out on top against Chelsea in their upcoming Premier League clash
Match info: Premier League
Venue: St. James’ Park, Tyneside
Date: Saturday, 20th December 2025
Time: 1:30 pm Nigerian time
Fresh from their EFL Cup quarter-final triumphs in midweek, Newcastle United and Chelsea lock horns for a Premier League contest at St James’ Park on Saturday lunchtime.
The Magpies and the Blues meet for the first time since May last season when Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes scored in a 2-0 top-flight home victory for Eddie Howe’s side.
Head-to-head:
- Newcastle have won 16 of the 60 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
- Chelsea recorded 31 victories
- The remaining 13 clashes ended in draws.
- Chelsea are on a two-match winning streak.
- Newcastle United have failed to secure a clean sheet in their last nine matches.
- The Blues have lost their last two games against the Magpies.
- Their last eight encounters produced at least two goals each.
Form:
- Newcastle in the league: W-W-D-W-L
- Newcastle in all competitions: D-W-D-L-W
- Chelsea in the league: W-D-L-D-W
- Chelsea in all competitions: L-D-L-W-W
Team News:
- Newcastle United will miss out on the services of Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, William Osula, Emil Krafth and Daniel Burn. They are injured. Nick Pope might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.
- Liam Delap, Levi Colwill, Estevão, Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo are not going to be in action for Chelsea. They are injured.
Player(s) to watch:
- Bruno Guimaraes continues to put up consistent performances for the Magpies. He is doing well both in the midfield and the attacking front for his side. Bruno Guimaraes has seven goal contributions in 15 Premier League appearances this season.
- Neto is going to be one of the main men in the final third for Chelsea. He has performed well for his side this season. Neto will be looking to put up another top performance so that he can help his side secure three important points. He has scored five goals and has three assists in 16 league matches this season.