The EFL Cup match between Chelsea and Newcastle United will take place at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday at 1:30 am IST.
At Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening, Chelsea will face Newcastle United in one of three all-Premier League EFL Cup quarter-final matchups. Chelsea comfortably defeated Blackburn Rovers 2-0, earning them a spot in the last eight against Newcastle United. The Magpies, last year’s beaten finalists, avenged themselves against current holders Manchester United with an impressive 3-0 victory to advance to this stage.
Gradually reconstructing the fortress of Stamford Bridge, Chelsea brought joy to their fans against Sheffield United. Despite initial difficulty breaking through the resilient Blades defense, Cole Palmer opened the scoring in the 54th minute, setting up Nicolas Jackson for a straightforward goal. This victory elevated Chelsea to 10th place in the standings. Although Sunday’s results could affect their position, Chelsea focuses on extending their impressive EFL Cup run. Playing all three previous ties at home, they defeated AFC Wimbledon, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Blackburn. Chelsea aims to maintain their quarter-final success, having triumphed in the last four encounters.
Newcastle United, grappling with injuries and low morale post-European exit, faced Fulham with caution on Saturday. Raul Jimenez’s justified red card boosted the Magpies, leading to a 3-0 victory. This triumph, following a three-game losing streak, adds confidence for Eddie Howe’s team in the EFL Cup. Having already eliminated both Manchester giants, Newcastle seeks a spot in the semi-finals. Breaking a trend of seven successive quarter-final defeats last year, they now aim to overcome a five-game winless streak away. Despite a recent 4-1 win over Chelsea, Howe’s side faces them again, aiming to extend their unbeaten run.
Chelsea probable starting lineup: Petrovic, Gusto, Disasi, Badiashile, Maatsen, Caicedo, Fernandez, Sterling, Gallagher, Palmer, Broja
Newcastle United probable starting lineup: Dubravka, Krafth, Lascelles, Botman, Burn, Miley, Guimaraes, Longstaff, Ritchie, Wilson, Almiron
Chelsea
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 2-0 (W) |
| Everton | 0-2 (L) |
| Manchester United | 1-2 (L) |
| Brighton | 3-2 (W) |
| Newcastle | 1-4 (L) |
Newcastle
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Fulham | 3-0 (W) |
| AC Milan | 1-2 (L) |
| Tottenham | 1-4 (L) |
| Everton | 0-3 (L) |
| Manchester United | 1-0 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Newcastle beat Chelsea | 4-1 |
| Newcastle draw Chelsea | 1-1 |
| Newcastle draw Chelsea | 1-1 |
| Newcastle beat Chelsea | 1-0 |
| Chelsea beat Newcastle | 1-0 |
The EFL Cup match between Chelsea and Newcastle United will take place at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday at 1:30 am IST.
| Chelsea vs Newcastle United | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 20 |
| Venue | Stamford Bridge |
| Kickoff time in UK | 8:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:30 am (Wednesday) |
Football fans in UK can catch the live action via Sky Ultra HD, BBC Radio 5 Live, TalkSport Radio UK, SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event.
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