Newcastle continue a very difficult stretch with a clash at Stamford Bridge. The Magpies are coming off a very disappointing 1-0 defeat against Brighton at St. James’ Park. Now the terrain gets much more difficult.
It’s back to back matches against the Blues, who come to Newcastle for the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Then it’s Arsenal at home to finish off a potentially revealing week.
Eddie Howe has been forced into changes for today’s critical fixture with Anthony Gordon out injured. Here is today’s team which has two changes from last Saturday’s defeat.
HOWAY NEWCASTLE. ? pic.twitter.com/G9B6omkflM
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) October 27, 2024
This is who Blues boss Enzo Maresca has named for the hosts.
Your Sunday team news is here. ???#CFC | #CHENEW pic.twitter.com/0UCfmwN8jQ
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 27, 2024
Newcastle are in the bottom half of the table and in desperate need of a result. The Magpies just haven’t gotten fully going this term and a poor summer window may be a partial culprit.
Change can be swift in the Premier League and today holds a possibility for redemption against a Jekyll and Hyde Chelsea side. Hopefully, its Newcastle’s day with three points and a corner turned.
Howay The Lads!
902 comments so far
AncientC
Oct 27, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Comment #1Harvey Barnes starting.
I hope Chelsea have invested in good nets. They are about to get blasted.
JohnJ
Oct 27, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Comment #2Hello am I no 1?
Munster Mag
Oct 27, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Comment #3Hellooo
JohnJ
Oct 27, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Comment #4No Ancient C beat me to it!
JohnJ
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Comment #5No Anthony Gordon?
AncientC
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Comment #6It’s a bit of a shame Neto is finally getting a start. I am unsure why he hasn’t played more for Chelsea.
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Comment #7Apparently Gordon has a groin injury
jimiley
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Comment #8Why two useless keepers? New injury crisis?
Essex Geordie Bill
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Comment #9Our defence and midfield need to be on their game, otherwise!!!!!!!
Essex Geordie Bill
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Comment #10Newcastle United: Nick Pope; Tino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton; Miguel Almirón, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes.
Substitutes: Odysseas Vlachodimos, John Ruddy, Emil Krafth, Lloyd Kelly, Sean Longstaff, Lewis Miley, Joe Willock, Jacob Murphy, Will Osula.
davetoon
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Comment #11Are we playing for a nil all draw?
Essex Geordie Bill
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Comment #12Just wanted to remind myself of our bench.
As jimiley says why 2 GKs , why not a youngster, Sanuzzi at least for match experience ?
Essex Geordie Bill
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Comment #13Hard not to be pessimistic about today! 🙁
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Comment #14Got to agree why two keepers on the bench???????
Essex Geordie Bill
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Comment #1538 minutes to KO.
Essex Geordie Bill
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Comment #16Good win for tha Heed yesterday, now in 4th 3 points off top! 🙂
The Ledge
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Comment #17Good job we have a 40 million pound replacement for Gordon to come in
Essex Geordie Bill
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Comment #18Ledge
This would be a good day for me to eat my words! 🙂
jimiley
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Comment #19Great story on Sky about Sir Les and 1996. Great memories. Only here 2 years. Who makes an impact like that with us after just 2 years. Still loved. What knacker sold him. Dalglish?
A tragedy that we are still looking back 30 years
martoon
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Comment #20I have to agree with Bill it is hard not to be pessimistic about today BUT it could just be our day – after all we’ve been unlucky in the last couple of games. Saying that our first eleven looks good even without Gordon but the bench looks very weak and as others say why have 2 goalkeepers when you could give one of the youngsters some experience. I can only guess as Gordon travelled they thought he was going to be OK so hopefully the injury is not too bad!
Bills Son Is Back
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Comment #21As other have said…
What is the point of two keepers on the bench?
The chances of both being needed must be 1000’s to 1.
I’d love to hear Eddie’s reasonng.
I think we’ll either get smashed 3-0+ today or win 1-0 or 2-1.
But I would settle for a draw 🙂
The Ledge
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Comment #22EGB ……I don’t think you will be .
martoon
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Comment #23Bills @21 – leaving your options open there so you can say you told us so 😉
Essex Geordie Bill
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Comment #24Perhaps AG caught the tight muscles bug from someone! 🙄
Adamn_92
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Comment #25HWTL
IrishRob
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Comment #26Barnes is never good when he starts. I much prefer to see him come on against tired opposition. I wouldn’t be full of hope that he’s going to break any nets.
Hopefully I’m wrong.
Essex Geordie Bill
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Comment #278 Minutes to KO.
TV time.
HWTL HWTF HWEH
1-0 to us!
Fingers crossed emoji!
Munster Mag
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Comment #28If Miggy plays well we can fully expect all the so called football savvy guys to come on going ” and people said to sell him”
Yet most of the know alls never even give an opinion on the score or the way it will go, beforehand.
Wise after the event merchants
Munster Mag
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Comment #29Rob I think u are right on that.
Big chance for him, Gordon has been patchy.
Wow, think what a win wud feel like 🙂
Htl
check the toastie
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Comment #30Expect us to play pretty deep, hopefully we can work the ball up the pitch. We havent been able to do that away from home mind for sometime.
Big Day for Eddie like..
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Comment #31Haha has everyone read FAT POOFS latest threats on other thread
check the toastie
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Comment #32Really could show today how PSR has hampered us. Play the infatuation with Guehi which was a major Fcuk up.
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Comment #33This feels like a steve bruce season ngl we’re 12th ffs
IrishRob
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Comment #34A groin injury is worrying they can be really really troublesome in recovery and for Gordon going forward. Let’s hope it’s only a tiny niggle.
check the toastie
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Comment #35Eddie might not get the chance to spend that Guehi money… when the wheels start to fall off its tough to drag it back.
Fingers crossed the midfield three and full backs can have blinders
check the toastie
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Comment #36Havent scored from open play in over 600 minutes. My god, wasnt aware we are playing that bad..
ChicoUSA
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Comment #37Newcastle traveling fans in full voice as clubs walked out…..as usual! What supporters!
Romford mag
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Comment #38HWTL!!!
check the toastie
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Comment #39Rob – dead right. Groins can be very troublesome to get right.
Hope Osula gets a runout if we are struggling to get ball upfront.
Im pleased Wilson is injured so it forces Howe to use him
Munster Mag
Oct 27, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Comment #40Lavia worries me