Chelsea take on Newcastle in a game where, they would need to put forward their best step as Guus Hiddink aims to improve his unbeaten record for the Blues. Ahead of the kick-off, we bring you the official Chelsea vs Newcastle Team News from Stamford Bridge.
Team news from the Bridge sees Pedro get another go in the starting XI despite an awful run of form. The Brazilian comes at the expense of Oscar, who has been omitted from the squad altogether.
Chelsea starting XI – Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry (c), Azpilicueta; Fabregas, Matic; Pedro, Willian, Hazard; Diego Costa
Subs – Begovic, Baba, Mikel, Loftus-Cheek, Traore, Kenedy, Remy
Newcastle starting XI – Elliot; Janmaat, Taylor, Coloccini, Aarons; Tiote, Shelvey; Sissoko, Wijnaldum, Townsend; Mitrovic
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