Chelsea vs Newcastle Confirmed Lineups for December 20

These are the Chelsea vs Newcastle confirmed lineups for their Premier League clash for the early Saturday game. The Blues are in the tight race for Champions League football and will need a win over a Magpies team that have struggled all season. A poor start for Eddie Howe’s side has spiralled into an inconsistent run as they once again find it difficult to play in the league and Champions League, similar to two seasons ago. Their opponents are competing on all fronts but have managed their return to the bigger competitions with more ease currently.

Chelsea vs Newcastle Confirmed Lineups for Premier League Tie

Chelsea Team News

Rob Sanchez starts in goal with a back line of Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Wes Fofana, and Marc Cucurella. Reece James partners Moises Caicedo in midfield with Cole Palmer, Alejandro Garnacho, and Pedro Neto supporting Joao Pedro up front.

Notable Changes

Ten changes from the cup win over Cardiff. The only real surprise is Enzo Fernandez finally getting an extended rest as James comes in to partner Caicedo with Palmer at the number ten spot. This will likely see Cucurella invert to the half-space around the box to support Garnacho when in possession.

Newcastle Team News

Aaron Ramsdale starts in goal with Malick Thiaw, Lewis Hall, Fabian Schar, and Alex Murphy in the back line. Sandro Tonali, Jacob Murphy, Lewis Miley, Jacob Ramsey, Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon and Nick Woltemade round out the eleven

Notable Changes

It is a 4-2-2 with a few changes to accommodate injuries and rotation. Yoanne Wissa, Harvey Barnes, and Joe Willock all come out for a brand new attacking three while Tino Livramento is replaced by fellow Blue alumni Lewis Hall.

Chelsea Premier League Squad

• Rob Sanchez
• Filip Jorgensen
• Gaga Slonina
• Max Merrick
• Marc Cucurella
• Tosin Adarabioyo
• Benoit Badiashile
• Levi Colwill
• Jorrel Hato
• Trevoh Chalobah
• Reece James
• Malo Gusto
• Wes Fofana
• Josh Acheampong
• Mykhailo Mudryk
• Enzo Fernandez
• Cole Palmer
• Dario Essugo
• Andrey Santos
• Moises Caicedo
• Facundo Buonanotte
• Romeo Lavia
• Reggie Walsh
• Landon Emenalo
• Ollie Harrison
• Pedro Neto
• Liam Delap
• Jamie Gittens
• Joao Pedro
• Tyrique George
• Marc Guiu
• Estevao
• Alejandro Garnacho
• Shumaira Mheuka
• Ryan Kavuma-McQueen

Newcastle Premier League Squad

• Nick Pope
• John Ruddy
• Mark Gillespie
• Max Thompson
• Aaron Ramsdale
• Kieran Trippier
• Lewis Hall
• Sven Botman
• Fabian Schar
• Jamaal Lascelles
• Malick Thiaw
• Emil Krafth
• Tino Livramento
• Harrison Ashby
• Dan Burn
• Alex Murphy
• Joelinton
• Sandro Tonali
• Harvey Barnes
• Jacob Murphy
• Joe Willock
• Bruno Guimaraes
• Jacob Ramsey
• Lewis Miley
• Sam Alabi
• Yoane Wissa
• Anthony Gordon
• William Osula
• Anthony Elanga
• Nick Woltemade
• Sean Neave
• Park Seung-Soo

(both squads via PL website)

Stay tuned for the Chelsea vs Newcastle confirmed lineups. There will be news as well as discussions on who started, who missed out, and what tactical changes we could see from each coach.