Here’s the latest team news and predicted lineups for the Chelsea vs. Newcastle match in the Premier League this weekend. Both teams are looking to improve after their recent Champions League games. Newcastle has a slight edge as they played a day earlier in England, while Chelsea traveled to Paris midweek.
Chelsea vs Newcastle Predicted Lineups & Latest Injury News
Date: Saturday, March 14
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Kick-off: 17:30 GMT
Last meeting: 2-2 (December 20, 2025)
Referee: Andy Madley
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea’s injury news looks better than it has been recently. According to PremierInjuries, there are only five potential absentees. Mykhailo Mudryk is serving a long-term suspension, and Levi Colwill will miss the entire season due to an ACL tear. Pedro Neto is suspended for pushing a ball boy.
Estevao and Jamie Gittens have minor injury concerns, with Gittens’ status still uncertain. The rest of the squad appears fit after the match against Paris Saint-Germain.
Newcastle Team News
Eddie Howe faces fewer injuries than before but still has some key issues. As per PremierInjuries, star midfielder Bruno Guimaraes will be unavailable until after the international break.
Emil Krafth is out for the season, and Fabian Schar along with Lewis Miley are also sidelined. The rest of the team is fit, but some rotation may be needed due to their high-intensity playing style, especially after midweek European games.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup
Based on recent performances and player availability, Chelsea is expected to set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with some changes in goal and defense.
GK – Rob Sanchez
LB – Jorrel Hato
CB – Mamadou Sarr
CB – Trevoh Chalobah
RB – Malo Gusto
DM – Moises Caicedo
DM – Andrey Santos
AM – Enzo Fernandez
W – Alejandro Garnacho
W – Cole Palmer
ST – Joao Pedro
Newcastle Predicted Lineup
Newcastle is likely to use a 4-3-3 formation, with rotations in midfield and attack from their last match against Barcelona.
GK – Nick Pope
LB – Lewis Hall
CB – Dan Burn
CB – Malick Thiaw
RB – Tino Livramento
CM – Sandro Tonali
CM – Joe Willock
CM – Jacob Ramsey
AT – Anthony Gordon
AT – Nick Woltemade
AT – Jacob Murphy