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NEW vs CHE Dream11 Match Prediction: Chelsea will be taking a trip to St. James Park as they look to extend their cushion in the top four prior to Manchester United’s clash against Liverpool. The Blues are currently fourth in the league with 39 points. Meanwhile, Newcastle United has lost three and drawn one of their last four games in the league which positions them 13th in the league with 26 points.
Match Details
Date- Saturday, January 18
Kick-Off- 11:00 PM (IST)
Venue- St. James’ Park
Newcastle United
Steve Bruce will be without close to nine players who are likely to miss out due to injuries. However, Jamaal Lascelles’ return should work in favour of the hosts. Miguel Almiron’s recent form suggests that he retains his spot in the advanced position, while Joelinton could lead the attack. The Longstaff brothers will be in pressure now that Jonjo Shelvey is back in contention for a spot in midfield.
Chelsea
N’Golo Kante didn’t play a part against Newcastle but should be back in contention against the Magpies. Marco Alonso is likely to be on the sidelines, while Cesar Azpilicueta and Reece James should continue at the backline. Ross Barkley was back in the teamsheet recently but could be making way for Kante, with Mateo Kovacic also in line of a spot.
NEW (Expected Playing 11)- Dubravka; Willems, Lejeune, Lascelles, Fernandez, Hayden; Almiron, Longstaff, Ritchie; Joelinton
CHE (Expected Playing 11)- Arrizabalaga; James, Christensen, Rudiger, Azpilicueta; Kante, Jorginho, Mount; Willian, Abraham, Hudson-Odoi
Jetro Willems has been one of the standouts for Newcastle United. Willems has two goals, two assists and a pass accuracy of 77% from 1486 minutes in the league this season.
Tammy Abraham has been lethal uptop for Chelsea. The 22-year-old has 13 goals and three assists from 21 appearances this season.
Joelinton has a goal and two assists from 22 appearances with a pass accuracy of 77.7% fo Newcastle United
Willian has also been vital in the advanced role for Chelsea. The Brazillian has four goals, four assists and a pass accuracy of 83% from 1545 minutes in the league.
Team 1
Goalkeeper- M Dubravka
Defenders- J Willems, J Lascelles, A Rudiger, C Azpilicueta
Midfielders- M Almiron, C Hudson Odoi, M Almiron
Forwards- Joelinton, T Abraham, Willian
Team 2
Goalkeeper- M Dubravka
Defenders- F Lejeune, J Willems, C Azpilicueta, K Zouma
Midfielders– M Almiron, M Mount, Jorginho
Forwards- Joelinton, T Abraham, Willian
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