Newcastle vs Chelsea Preview: Magpies Strong at Home, Blues Fear Physical Battles, Magpies Unafraid of Blues

At 20:30 Beijing time on December 20th, the 17th round of the Premier League will see Newcastle host Chelsea.

Key points for Newcastle vs Chelsea are as follows:

First:Team StatusAfter 16 rounds in the Premier League, Newcastle holds 6 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses with 22 points, ranking twelfth, while Chelsea has 8 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses with 28 points, placed fourth. In the last Premier League match, Newcastle lost 0-1 away to Sunderland, ending a 4-game unbeaten streak in the league. Midweek, they won 2-1 at home against Fulham in the League Cup. Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 at home, with Palmer scoring on his return, ending a 4-match winless run across all competitions. Midweek, Chelsea also won 3-1 away at Cardiff City in the League Cup.

Second:Magpies Strong at Home, Blues Fear Physical Battles, Magpies Unafraid of BluesNewcastle is clearly a strong team at home, playing with intense physicality, sometimes described as "rough." Chelsea prefers a technical style of play and tends to struggle against teams that engage in physical, combative football. In midfield, Caicedo has returned, setting up a South American midfield duel: Guimarães vs. Caicedo, which will be a key focus of the match.

In summary, Chelsea will definitely face resistance at Newcastle’s home ground and it will be difficult for them to take all three points. Newcastle is fearless against Chelsea at home, and this game favors Newcastle to avoid defeat on their turf.

In their last six meetings, Newcastle has 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, holding a slight advantage.

Injury and Suspension Updates: Newcastle hasTrippier, O'Sullivan, Kraft, Botman, Burn, Russel, Pope (doubtful), Livramento (doubtful); Chelsea hasEstupinan, Esugo, Rabiot, Colwill, Draper.