LIVE football Newcastle vs Chelsea at 19:30 today, Premier League round 17

As round 17 of the Premier League begins, fans will witness a closely matched battle between Newcastle and Chelsea at 19:30 on December 20.

Halfway through the season, Newcastle United remains unstable, positioned 12th with 22 points. In their most recent game, they suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Sunderland. Nick Woltemade’s own goal in the 46th minute caused the "Magpies" to lose valuable three points. Prior to that, Eddie Howe’s team had a 4-match unbeaten run, including a notable 2-1 home victory over Manchester City. There is a possibility that Newcastle could cause an upset against Chelsea in this match. Historical head-to-head records are encouraging, with Newcastle winning four consecutive home games at St James' Park against Chelsea.