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The Magpies, who already have Champions League qualification secured, travel to Stamford Bridge with nothing but pride to play for.
A win on Sunday would see them complete the double over the Blues and be a fitting way for the team to sign off what has been an incredible season.
Nick Pope’s injury means he won’t feature against Frank Lampard’s side, giving Eddie Howe a decision to make in goal as he considers options across the pitch and the potential to rest and rotate as he sees fit.
But what will the starting XI on Sunday look like?
Here, we take a look at the team Howe could pick to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
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5. LB: Dan Burn
Following his tussle with Kai Havertz at Stamford Bridge last season, Burn showed at the end of the reverse fixture just what it means to him to beat Chelsea. He will be hoping to help his side complete the double over the Blues this weekend. | Getty Images
6. CM: Sean Longstaff
Longstaff was very solid on his return to the team on Monday night. He made his Premier League debut for the Magpies away at Chelsea back in January 2019. | Getty Images
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
The Brazilian has been struggling with a knock for a while now but with a whole summer to get it rehabilitated ready to go again next season, Guimaraes may be asked to start this weekend. | Getty Images
8. CM: Elliot Anderson
Anderson was impressive against Leicester and with nothing but pride to play for this weekend, another start would do him the world of good. | Getty Images