Welcome to the weekend. The next few hours will determine whether it’s going to be a good one, or a not-so-good one. Come on you Blues!
Enzo Maresca, as expected, has rotated back to a first-choice lineup
after the midweek Cup game, and surprisingly, Enzo Fernandez does not get the start. Instead, it’s Reecey again in midfield, with Gusto at nominal right back.
Here we go!
Newcastle United starting XI:
Ramsdale | Hall, Schar, Tonali, Gordon, Thiaw, Murphy, Woltemade, Bruno G. (c), Ramsey, Miley
Substitutes from: Ruddy, Joelinton, Wissa, Barnes, Elanga, Willock, A.Murphy, Shahar, Neave
Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sanchez | Cucurella, Chalobah, Fofana, Gusto | Caicedo, James (c) | Garnacho, Palmer, Neto | Joao Pedro
Substitutes from: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Badiashile, Tosin, Hato, Santos, Buonanotte, Enzo, Guiu
Date / Time: Saturday, December 20, 2025, 12.30 GMT; 7:30am EST; 6pm IST
Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Referee: Andy Madley (on pitch); Peter Bankes (VAR)
On TV: TNT Sports 1 (UK); USA, Universo (USA); Star Sports Select HD1 (India); SuperSport Premier League (NGA); elsewhere
Streaming: discovery+ (UK); NBC Sports Live, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (USA); JioHotstar (India); DStv Now (NGA)
Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes!
