Newcastle United vs Chelsea will kick off Matchday 17 of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign as the Magpies look to desperately get back to winning ways when they face a reinvigorated Chelsea side on Saturday, December 20.
The Newcastle United vs Chelsea match should be a very end-to-end contest because of how important it could be for both sides in their pre-Christmas fixture. Newcastle United look to recover from their loss in the Tyneside Derby, while Chelsea aim to build on their recent winning run with a big win at St. James Park.
Match Details
St. James Park
Newcastle, England
Saturday, December 20
12:30 GMT
Shaken Newcastle United Face Stern Challenge Against Confident Chelsea
The Newcastle United vs Chelsea match should be a really entertaining match to watch for the fans because of the amount of quality that both teams currently possess.
Newcastle United have won two of their last three Premier League matches, but look to get rid of that bitter feeling from the Sunderland loss by getting a big win over a team like Chelsea.
The Blues, however, have regained some of their momentum by winning their last two matches and look to build on their winning run with a compelling win over a side like Newcastle United. The Blues need to be defensively strong to survive the onslaught that this hungry Newcastle United side will throw at them, as well as needing to be clinical in the final third.
Newcastle United have won their last two matches against Chelsea, who also boast three wins in their last five meetings against the Magpies, which shows why this upcoming Newcastle United vs Chelsea match should be thrilling to watch.
Could Nick Woltemade Regain His Swagger With a Masterclass Against Chelsea?
Nick Woltemade was left red-faced in Newcastle United’s loss to Sunderland, as he ended up scoring a horrible own goal that enabled the Black Cats to defeat the Magpies in the Tyneside Derby. However, all that Woltemade can do now to make up for that ‘disasterclass’ is to produce something special in the upcoming match against Chelsea.
Since joining Newcastle United from Stuttgart, Woltemade has done pretty well in the Premier League with five goals in 13 matches so far in the competition.
It’s time he taps into his clinical best to help the Magpies oust the London heavyweights in their next game. Woltemade needs to make good use of his physical prowess to bully the Chelsea defenders, making smart runs into the box and converting chances clinically to be a real difference maker in this big Premier League game.
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In-Form Alejandro Garnacho Determined To Earn Starting Role for Chelsea
Alejandro Garnacho is seemingly picking up his form for Chelsea, but consistency is key for him to be able to earn a starting role with the Blues anytime soon.
Garnacho made an impressive impact in Chelsea’s recent 3-1 win over Cardiff City, scoring a brace to guide his side to a big win in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal.
However, Garnacho has to bring more regularity to his final product to be able to strengthen his chances of starting matches regularly for Chelsea. He will look to make use of his bursting sprinting ability to dart his way into the final third, but the Argentine must also be way more efficient with his final third passes or shooting ability to be able to guide Chelsea to an important away win.
Newcastle United vs Chelsea Injuries
Newcastle United injuries: Dan Burn, Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth, Sven Botman, William Osula, Nick Pope (doubt)
Chelsea injuries: Levi Colwill, Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia, Estevao William
Newcastle United vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Knowing the importance of this Premier League clash, both Eddie Howe and Enzo Maresca will look to field their strongest lineups. Here, we look at the Newcastle United vs Chelsea predicted lineups:
Newcastle United Predicted XI: Aaron Ramsdale, Tino Livramento, Malick Thiaw, Fabian Schar, Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon, Nick Woltemade
Chelsea Predicted XI: Robert Sanchez, Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Pedro
Main Photo
Credit: IMAGO / NurPhoto
Recording Date: 17.12.2025
