Welcome to the weekend. The next few hours will determine whether it’s good or not so good. Come on, your blues!
Enzo Maresca, as expected, returned to the starting XI after midweek’s cup tie, but surprisingly, Enzo Fernandez did not get a start. Instead, it was Resi again in midfield, with Gusteau nominally at right-back.
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here we go!
Newcastle United starting lineup:
Ramsdale | Hall, Schaal, Tonali, Gordon, Thio, Murphy, Walter Mader, Bruno G. (c), Ramsey, Miley
Substitutes: Lardy, Joelinton, Visa, Barnes, Elanga, Willock, A.Murphy, Shahar, Neave
Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sanchez | Cucurella, Chalobah, Fofana, Gusto | James Caicedo (c) | Garnacho, Palmer, Neto | Joao Pedro
Substitutes: Jorgensen, Achimpon, Badiashle, Tosin, Hatto, Santos, Bonanotte, Enzo, Guillou
Date/Time: Saturday, December 20, 2025 12:30 GMT; 7:30 AM ET; 6 PM IST
Place: St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
referee: Andy Madeley (on the pitch); Peter Banks (VAR)
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On TV: TNT Sports 1 (UK); United States, Universo (US); Star Sports Select HD1 (India); NGA; Elsewhere
Streaming media: Discovery+ (UK); NBC Sports Live, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (US); JioHotstar (India); DStv Now (NGA)
Be good to each other and keep partying, guys!