Chelsea have named their side and substitutes to lock horns with Newcastle United in a Premier League clash at St James’ Park this afternoon.
The Blues sit on top of the Premier League table and sent out a statement of intent last weekend when ruthlessly thrashing Norwich City 7-0 at Stamford Bridge.
Thomas Tuchel will be looking for his men not to slip up in the north east and Chelsea won 2-0 at St James’ Park last season.
Chelsea are without strikers Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku, while midfielder Mateo Kovacic has a hamstring issue.
Edouard Mendy slots into goal for Chelsea today, while at the back Tuchel picks Andreas Christensen, Thiago Silva and Antonio Rudiger. Reece James and Ben Chilwell are wing-backs.
In midfield, Chelsea go with N’Golo Kante and Jorginho, while Hakim Ziyech, Kai Havertz and Callum Hudson-Odoi are the attacking threat.
Tuchel has options on the bench if he needs to make changes, including Saul Niguez and Ross Barkley.
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