http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-c31294 Di Matteo’s troops hosts the Tyneside giants, who were able to grind out a win against Tottenham last time out.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786:
Despite being below-par for most of the ninety minutes against Reading, the Blues were able to enjoy a spirited comeback, scoring twice late on to secure a win.
Now playing at home after demonstrating their quality attack, UEFA Champions League winners will be favourites when they welcome Newcastle.
Newcastle United:
The Magpies secured a win against arch-rivals Tottenham, stating their intent to secure a berth in Europe’s premier competition. But coming up against the Londoners, they need to tread carefully, although they managed to win the last time these two sides
met.
Team News:
Chelsea:
Di Matteo has few injury worries as he names his starting line-up, with the only major change being http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marko-Marin-c24198 is still out with a hamstring problem and will be on the sidelines, as Chelsea aim for
another three points.
Eden Hazard has been in sublime form since arriving in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 is likely to be named in the starting line-up, after assisting four times in two games.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ramires-c30523 will act as midfield enforcers.
Captain http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/John-Terry-c18895 will line up alongside Ivanovic and Cole, while the centre-back conundrum will be up to the coach.
Cahill, whose participation is in doubt with Luiz’s fitness, has now revealed that the team is wary of the threat posed by Cisse and Ba, who were influential in beating Chelsea back in May.
"They are two great forwards. They were in great form last season and it looks like they have started that way again. It's going to be tough for us against Newcastle."
He also commented on the form of Torres, claiming that the Spanish striker could finally put his London woes to bed this season.
"Maybe he will relish being the main man this season. He has certainly done that at the start of the season, he has been great for us and long may that continue. It is good to see him score so early in the season. He has dealt with pressure before and that
won't be any different for him this season.”
Newcastle United:
The last time these two sides met, it was http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Demba-Ba-c10812 will be the first names on the team sheet
when the game comes around.
Since the duo are likely to start, Shola Ameobi and Sammy Ameobi both out with hamstring injuries, are not going to be missed much.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 Santon will continue their fine work on the flanks.
Despite a goal in the mid-week Europa League tie, Ryan Taylor is unlikely to be given a starting role, while a role on the bench looks probable.
Key Players:
Newcastle United: Papiss Cisse
As one of the influential forwards in the League, the Senegalese hit-man will need to be on song, if his side are to gain a result against the European Champions.
Chelsea: http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Eden-Hazard-c11863
The Belgian has been in sensational form since his arrival in England and will look to dominate the field against United.
Prediction:
Chelsea 2-2 Newcastle United
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