Chelsea have announced their official starting XI for today’s Premier League clash away at Newcastle United in what promises to be a highly competitive fixture.
The Blues travel to the North East aiming to build on recent positive momentum and secure crucial points as the season approaches the festive period.
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Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has made two changes from the side that drew with Manchester City before the international break, as his squad looks to strike a balance between experience and tactical stability.
Defender Benoît Badiashile replaces Axel Disasi in central defence, while Lesley Ugochukwu comes into midfield for Moises Caicedo.
Newcastle United, managed by Eddie Howe, also named their XI earlier today, with Alexander Isak returning from injury and Sean Longstaff unavailable, shaping what is set to be an intense battle at St James’ Park.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper:
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Robert Sánchez
Defence:
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Reece James (Captain)
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Thiago Silva
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Benoît Badiashile
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Marc Cucurella
Midfield:
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Enzo Fernández
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Conor Gallagher
Attack:
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Cole Palmer
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Nicolas Jackson
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Raheem Sterling
📋 Substitutes: Petrovic, Colwill, Disasi, Maatsen, Caicedo, Matos, Madueke, Mudryk, Broja
Tactical Notes
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Reece James leads the team as captain, providing leadership at the back and dynamism in transition.
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Cole Palmer’s inclusion adds creativity and attacking threat between the lines.
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The central midfield duo of Fernández and Gallagher offers both defensive cover and forward impetus.
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Sterling and Jackson provide direct pace and goal threat on the flanks and through the centre.
Outlook
Chelsea will be seeking an improved away performance after recent mixed results on the road as they look to climb the Premier League table.
Newcastle, known for their intensity at St James’ Park, will offer a stern test, making this one of the standout fixtures of the weekend.
If you’d like, I can also include Newcastle’s confirmed lineup and injury/team news breakdown to give you a full preview of both teams!
