Champions League qualification is on the line this weekend as Newcastle United welcome Chelsea to St. James’ Park in a pivotal Premier League round 36 showdown.
With just a few games left to play, both clubs know there’s little margin for error and plenty still to play for.
While lifting the EFL Cup brought Newcastle their first piece of silverware since 1955, and with it a Europa Conference League berth, Eddie Howe’s side are aiming far higher. The Magpies have their sights firmly set on Europe’s top table, determined to secure a Champions League return and mix it up once again with the continent’s elite.
A top-five finish would guarantee European football next season, and Newcastle are edging closer to that goal. With six wins from their last eight league games, they’ve positioned themselves perfectly on the cusp of qualification. Now, it’s all about keeping their composure and grinding out points in these final three fixtures.
As for Chelsea, they are back in sync under Enzo Maresca. The Blues are riding a three-game winning streak in the league, capped by an impressive 3-1 triumph over newly crowned champions Liverpool.
After a couple of turbulent seasons under their new ownership, the Blues finally seem to be turning a corner. Securing Champions League qualification, and maybe even adding a Europa Conference League trophy to their cabinet, would signal a promising revival for a club eager to reclaim its past glory.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Newcastle vs. Chelsea live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: USA Network
Live stream: Fubo
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What time does Newcastle vs. Chelsea kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the St. James Park in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom and kicks off on Sunday, May 11 at 12:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, May 11 | 7:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, May 11 | 6:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, May 11 | 5:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, May 11 | 4:00 a.m. |
Newcastle vs. Chelsea predicted lineups, team news
Newcastle United will have to cope without the services of Jamal Lascelles, Lewis Hall, and Joelinton for their upcoming clash, while question marks linger over Fabian Schar’s availability as the defender continues to battle lingering injury concerns that have hampered him over the last five games.
Newcastle predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Pope — Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento — Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock — Murphy, Isak, Gordon.
Injured: Joelinton (knee), Targett (hamstring), Hall (foot), Lascelles (knee), QUESTIONABLE: Schar (thigh), Trippier (thigh)
Suspended: None.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca won’t be able to call on Wesley Fofana or Christopher Nkunku, both sidelined with injuries. The Blues are expected to shuffle the deck after rotating the squad during their midweek outing against Djurgardens.
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez — Caicedo, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella — Lavia, Fernandez — Neto, Palmer, Madueke — Jackson.
Injured: Nkunku (undisclosed), Anselmino (thigh), Fofana (thigh), Mudryk (suspension), Kellyman (hamstring), QUESTIONABLE: Guiu (thigh).
Suspended: None.
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, May 10
- Fulham vs. Everton (10:00 a.m.)
- Ipswich Town vs. Brentford (10:00 a.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (10:00 a.m.)
- Southampton vs. Manchester City (10:00 a.m.)
- AFC Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, May 11
- Newcastle United vs. Chelsea (7:00 a.m.)
- Manchester United vs. West Ham United (9:15 a.m.)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Crystal Palace (9:15 a.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Leicester City (9:15 a.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Arsenal (11:30 a.m.)
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