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Karl Matchett

Is Newcastle vs Chelsea on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Premier League fixture

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Newcastle United hope to return to winning ways as they host Chelsea on Saturday.

A two-week break for internationals comes to an end with the return of the Premier League, with this the early fixture which could see the away side move top of the table temporarily.

Frank Lampard will hope the break has given some of his injured players a chance to overcome a few knocks, pending the usual coronavirus tests after some return from internationals.

Chelsea are 11 unbeaten in all competitions, with three wins from their last five league games.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.

When is the match?

The game kicks off at 12:30pm GMT on Saturday, 21 November.

Is it on TV in the UK?

The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate. Subscribers can also stream via the BT Sport app and website.

What is the team news?

Newcastle are likely to still be without Jonjo Shelvey, Martin Dubravka and Matt Ritchie, while Dwight Gayle is a longer-term absentee.

Chelsea could have Billy Gilmour back and Kai Havertz is available again. Christian Pulisic and Kepa are the doubts.

Predicted line-ups

NEW: Darlow; Murphy, Schar, Lascelles, Fernandez, Lewis; S Longstaff, Hendrick, Almiron; Saint-Maximin, Wilson

CHE: Mendy; James, Zouma, Silva, Chilwell; Jorginho, Kante, Mount; Ziyech, Abraham, Werner

Odds

Newcastle - 6/1

Draw - 15/4

Chelsea - 1/2

Prediction

Newcastle could struggle against the rotating cast of attackers from Lampard’s side and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see a landslide away win. Newcastle 1-3 Chelsea
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