The line-ups are in for the Premier League showdown between Chelsea and Newcastle United, setting the stage for a tactical battle at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea’s coach, Enzo Maresca, has opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Robert Sánchez in goal and a solid back line with Reece James and Malo Gusto on the flanks.
The midfield duo of Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia will anchor the center, while Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, and Pedro Neto support Nicolas Jackson up front.
Newcastle, under Eddie Howe’s guidance, deploys a 4-3-3 with Nick Pope in goal, backed by defenders Tino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn, and Lewis Hall.
In midfield, Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, and Joelinton form a powerful trio, aiming to link up with forwards Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes, and Miguel Almirón.
Here’s a closer look at both line-ups:
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
Defenders: Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, Malo Gusto
Midfielders: Moisés Caicedo, Roméo Lavia
Attacking Midfield: Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto
Forward: Nicolas Jackson
Newcastle United (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Nick Pope
Defenders: Tino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall
Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton
Forwards: Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes, Miguel Almirón
Substitute Bench:
Chelsea: Filip Jörgensen, Odysseas Vlachodimos, Marc Cucurella, John Ruddy, Tosin Adarabioyo, Enzo Fernández, Lloyd Kelly, Renato Veiga, Mykhailo Mudryk, João Félix, Christopher Nkunku, Jadon Sancho
Newcastle: Emil Krafth, Jacob Murphy, Joe Willock, Sean Longstaff, Lewis Miley, William Osula
With star players on both sides and strong bench options, fans can expect a highly competitive game as Chelsea looks to gain crucial points, while Newcastle aims to stay competitive in the top-half race.
