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Phil Spencer

The surprise inclusions that Chelsea fans want to see in the starting XI vs Newcastle United

The Premier League returns this weekend and Chelsea will be chomping at the bit to get back into the swing of things.

The Blues recorded an emphatic 4-1 victory over Southampton ahead of the international break, and Frank Lampard will no doubt be hoping to follow that up with another victory this weekend.

Saturday's opponents are Newcastle United who went into the break on the back of a 1-0 victory over Manchester United, meaning that confidence will be high ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge.

But Lampard will no doubt be wary of underestimating the Toon Army.

Chelsea will be without N'Golo Kante and Andreas Christensen for the visit of Steve Bruce's side, while Antonio Rudiger is not yet match fit.

Emerson Palmieri has also returned to training but it remains to be seen whether he'll be ready for the clash at Stamford Bridge.

Supporters have been having their on who should start against Newcastle, and while they opted to start N'Golo Kante, they also urged Frank Lampard to rush Emerson Palmieri and Antonio Rudiger back into the side.

There's also room for Callum Hudson-Odoi who fans are very excited to see after an outstanding display for England under-21s midweeks.

Here's the Chelsea starting XI that supporters want to see.

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