The confirmed starting teams and officials for chelsea vs newcastle are set, with Tino Livramento returning to the XI at Stamford Bridge and Paul Tierney appointed to take charge of the Premier League meeting.
Chelsea Vs Newcastle: Match Officials Confirmed
Paul Tierney will take charge of the fixture, supported on the touchlines by Simon Bennett and Richard West. The match officials have been confirmed ahead of the weekend clash as both sides prepare at Stamford Bridge.
Confirmed Newcastle Lineup And Team News
Tino Livramento, recently returned to fitness after a lengthy lay-off, will start and line up at Stamford Bridge against his former club as United seek back-to-back league victories. Several other changes were made to the starting XI following the midweek Champions League last-16 first leg draw with Barcelona.
- Newcastle United starting XI: Aaron Ramsdale, Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes, Malick Thiaw, Tino Livramento, Jacob Murphy (c), Nick Woltemade, Joe Willock, Jacob Ramsey
- Substitutes: Nick Pope, John Ruddy, Kieran Trippier, Joelinton, Yoane Wissa, Will Osula, Anthony Elanga, Dan Burn, Alex Murphy
Sandro Tonali misses out through illness. Dan Burn, Kieran Trippier, Joelinton, Anthony Elanga and Will Osula were named among those reverting to the bench for this meeting.
What The Match Means For Both Sides
As chelsea vs newcastle approaches, Chelsea head into the game looking to get back to winning ways after a 5-2 defeat in the Champions League midweek and aiming to build on a recent 4-1 league victory that kept their push for Champions League qualification moving. Newcastle are searching for momentum of their own and sit nine points behind Chelsea, with Europa League spots appearing the more attainable target at present.
Earlier in the season, second-half goals from Reece James and Joao Pedro secured a 2-2 draw at St James’ Park when Chelsea were managed by Enzo Maresca, underlining the competitive recent history between the sides. The confirmed officials and Newcastle team selection set the stage for an important league meeting at Stamford Bridge.
Expect confirmed kick-off details and further team news to be circulated ahead of the match as preparations conclude and both clubs finalise their plans.
