Chelsea vs Newcastle live stream: How to watch Premier League fixture online and on TV today
Chelsea FC face Newcastle FC in the Premier League this afternoon as questions remain over the club’s ownership off the pitch.
Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK Government but Chelsea have been handed a special license to continue with “football-related activities”.
Meanwhile, shirt sponsors Three have suspended their agreement with the club and Chelsea are set to play with their branding at Stamford Bridge.
Thomas Tuchel’s side defeated Norwich on Thursday, just hours after the news of Abramovich’s assets being frozen broke, while Newcastle defeated Southampton.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match today.
When is Chelsea vs Newcastle?
The match will kick off at 2pm GMT on Sunday 13 March at Stamford Bridge, London.
How can I watch it?
It will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, with coverage starting from 1pm. If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
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Team news
Reece James was unavailable against Norwich after suffering a setback on his return from injury and is out, while Cesar Azpilicueta is a doubt after he was removed at half-time at Carrow Road. Christian Pulisic and Marcos Alonso remain doubts due to illness but Antonio Rudiger and N’Golo Kante could return after being rested in midweek. Thomas Tuchel may have one eye on the trip to Lille in the Champions League, however.
Alain Saint-Maximin is a doubt for Newcastle after missing the trip to Southampton due to illness, while Jamal Lewis, Callum Wilson, Kieran Trippier and Isaac Hayden remain out. Joelinton could return to the team but Bruno Guimaraes will look to stay in the team after scoring the winner at St Mary’s.
Predicted line-ups
Chelsea: Mendy; Chalobah, Christensen, Rudiger; Hudson-Odoi, Kovacic, Kante, Saul; Ziyech, Lukaku, Werner
Newcastle: Dubravka; Krafth, Schar, Burn, Targett; Shelvey, Willock, Joelinton; Fraser, Wood, Guimaraes
Odds
Chelsea: 3/10
Draw: 17/4
Newcastle: 10/1
Prediction
Away from the uncertainty off the pitch, this is set to be a real test of Newcastle resurgence under Eddie Howe and Chelsea will need to be sharper than they were in the second half against Norwich on Thursday. Thomas Tuchel’s side are in good form themselves, however, and are still favourites. A win would be important too, with Arsenal threatening to breathe down their necks. Chelsea 2-0 Newcastle
