Chelsea Vs Newcastle Live Premier League Team News And Line Ups From Stamford Bridge

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Chelsea vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League team news and line-ups from Stamford Bridge
Chelsea vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League team news and line-ups from Stamford Bridge from

Chelsea vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League team news and line-ups from Stamford Bridge

Six changes for Newcastle as Isak makes full debut

Newcastle have made six changes to their starting line-up for the Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Alexander Isak, signed from Real Sociedad in a club-record £63million deal on Friday, makes his full debut up front. Bruno Guimaraes, Allan Saint-Maximin, Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson and Joelinton also come into the side. Emil Krafth, Jacob Murphy, Ryan Fraser, Jonjo Shelvey, Chris Wood and Matt Targett make way.

Chelsea make three changes

Chelsea have made three changes to the team that started in the 2-1 win over Leicester last weekend. Mason Mount, Raheem Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang come into the side, with Conor Gallagher, Kai Havertz and Armando Broja dropping out.

The Blues are looking to make it three wins from three in the Premier League this season, while Newcastle are aiming to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat to Brighton last time out.

The match is being played at Stamford Bridge and kicks off at 4.30pm.

Team news

Chelsea: Mendy; Fofana, Silva, Koulibaly; James, Jorginho, Kovacic, Chilwell; Sterling, Aubameyang, Mount Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Willock, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Isak, Saint-Maximin

Match updates

1 min: Chelsea get the match underway. 3 mins: Newcastle have a free-kick in a dangerous position after James fouls Saint-Maximin. 4 mins: Trippier swings the free-kick into the box, but Silva heads clear. 6 mins: Chelsea break forward and Sterling shoots from the edge of the area, but Pope saves. 8 mins: Newcastle win a corner after Chilwell blocks a cross from Trippier. 9 mins: Trippier takes the corner and finds Schar at the back post, but his header goes over the bar. 11 mins: Chelsea are starting to dominate possession. 13 mins: Mount tries his luck from outside the area, but his shot is blocked by Botman. 15 mins: Newcastle are defending deep and looking to hit Chelsea on the break. 17 mins: Isak has a chance to shoot from the edge of the area, but he takes too long and the ball is cleared. 19 mins: Chelsea are struggling to break down Newcastle's defence. 21 mins: Sterling wins a free-kick in a dangerous position after being fouled by Burn. 22 mins: Mount takes the free-kick, but his shot is blocked by the wall. 24 mins: Chelsea continue to press for the opening goal. 26 mins: Aubameyang has a chance to shoot from the edge of the area, but he drags his shot wide. 28 mins: Newcastle are starting to come into the game more.