On Saturday Nov 12th, in week 16, Newcastle United hosts Chelsea at St. James’ Park in a clash of these two closely matched Premier League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, which is great football weather. Newcastle United is fresh off their 4-1 win against Southampton. Miguel Almirón struck first for Newcastle United in the 35th minute, then Chris Wood added another in the 58th minute. Newcastle United should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 21 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Chelsea recorded a 0-1 loss against Arsenal. Gabriel scored the first goal for Arsenal in the 63rd minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Chelsea was frustrated by Arsenal’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Arsenal ended the match with the shutout victory. Chelsea should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Chelsea won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Chelsea’s top weapon lately has been Kai Havertz, who has two goals in the last five matches. Newcastle United is glad to have Miguel Almirón in top form. In the last five matches the midfielder has scored 4 goals
Eddie Howe’s squad will be without Allan Saint-Maximin, Joelinton, Matt Ritchie, Callum Wilson, Alexander Isak, Emil Krafth, Paul Dummett and Karl Darlow, while Chelsea will be without N’Golo Kanté, Reece James, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Carney Chukwuemeka.