Chelsea are building again under Thomas Tuchel – four wins and a draw feels like more than new manager bounce. The introduction of experience back into the team, specifically César Azpilicueta, has strengthened their inconsistencies in defence. Newcastle will need Joe Willock and Miguel Almirón to shine once again, while Callum Wilson sits on the sidelines, to claim a positive result. Graham Searles
Monday 8pm Sky Sports Premier League
Venue Stamford Bridge
Last season Chelsea 1 Newcastle 0
Referee Peter Bankes
This season G9 Y33 R2 3.88 cards/game
Odds H 1-4 A 13-1 D 6-1
CHELSEA
Subs from Arrizabalaga, Caballero, Chilwell, Emerson, Zouma, Gilmour, Havertz, Ziyech, Giroud, Anjorin, Hudson-Odoi, Alonso, Kovacic, Pulisic
Doubtful Havertz (knock), Werner (dead leg)
Injured Thiago Silva (knock, 20 Feb)
Suspended None
Discipline Y33 R1
Form WLDWWW
Leading scorer Abraham 6
NEWCASTLE
Subs from Dubravka, Fraser, Lascelles, Fernández, Ritchie, Joelinton, S Longstaff, M Longstaff, Gayle, Atsu
Doubtful Lascelles (thigh), Fernández (thigh)
Injured Wilson (hamstring, Apr), Schär (knee, Apr), Manquillo (ankle, Apr)
Suspended Hendrick (one match)
Discipline Y44 R2
Form LLLWLW
Leading scorer Wilson 10
