The confirmed Newcastle United team v Chelsea has now been announced.
Eddie Howe’s side hoping to make it consecutive Premier League victories, after his 10 men United beat Man U at St James’ Park ten days ago.
A 5.30pm kick-off at Stamford Bridge today.
The two clubs having very different Champions League experiences heading into this Premier League match.
Newcastle United playing so well and the better team against Barcelona on Tuesday night, only for the away side to grab an undeserved draw with the last kick of the match, a penalty in the sixth minute of added time.
For Chelsea though, they played in Paris on Wednesday night and were thrashed 5-2 by PSG in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.
A lot of debate as to what impact the looming Champions League commitments would have on team selection for the two managers today.
Eddie Howe with the benefit of an extra day compared to Chelsea, as the Blues face PSG on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge, whilst Newcastle play in Barcelona on Wednesday.
Newcastle United team v Barcelona:
Ramsdale, Livramento, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Willock, Ramsey, Gordon, Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade
So that means six changes from the eleven that started against Barcelona on Wednesday.
IN
Botman, Livramento, Willock, Gordon, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade
OUT
Trippier, Burn, Tonali, Joelinton, Elanga, Osula
SUBS:
Pope, Ruddy, Trippier, Joelinton, Osula, Wissa, Alex Murphy, Elanga, Burn
Newcastle United official media saying it is due to illness that Sandro Tonali is not in the matchday squad today.