Chelsea vs Newcastle United – Predicted lineup and team news

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·14 Maret 2026

Chelsea vs Newcastle United – Predicted lineup and team news

Chelsea host Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, aiming to reclaim their winning touch and secure their first home league victory since January.

The Blues move back into Premier League action following a bruising 5–2 Champions League loss in Paris. Manager Liam Rosenior oversaw a difficult night for Filip Jorgensen and is widely expected to restore Robert Sánchez to the starting lineup tonight.

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Chelsea are currently fifth in the table, and with the race for the top four incredibly tight, three points tonight are vital to keep pace with Manchester United and Aston Villa.

Chelsea team news

Liam Rosenior welcomes significant reinforcements to his Chelsea squad. Importantly, Estêvão Willian and Jamie Gittens recently returned to training following hamstring injuries. Consequently, medical staff must assess both wingers before kickoff. However, the manager will likely ease them back gradually. Therefore, Alejandro Garnacho and Cole Palmer should continue supporting João Pedro in attack.

Furthermore, defensive mainstay Levi Colwill is finally back on the grass. Nevertheless, a starting berth remains highly unlikely during his ACL recovery.

Robert Sánchez starts in goal. Ahead of him, the defensive line likely features Malo Gusto, Malang Sarr, Trevoh Chalobah, and Marc Cucurella. In midfield, Moisés Caicedo and Andrey Santos anchor the side. Notably, Caicedo remains nearly perfect under pressure this season. He boasts a staggering pass completion rate exceeding 90%.

Finally, Chelsea have won a league-high seven penalties this term. They will actively aim to exploit any Newcastle clumsiness inside the box. Ultimately, this could hand João Pedro another chance to increase his eight goals in 2026.