Victory over Southampton means Newcastle head to Stamford Bridge with the feeling that whilst this game is a ‘free hit’, they have every chance in the world of returning to the north east with a favourable result.
Confidence in the group is high and February’s Manager of the Month Eddie Howe has instilled a great belief in the team.
Supporters saw the long-awaited full-debut of Bruno Guimaraes on Thursday night, as well as seeing the Brazilian score his first goal for the club with a sublime effort.
Chris Wood also opened his Magpies account on what was a good night all round for Newcastle.
With a game against Everton just around the corner however, Sunday may be the time for Howe to rotate his side.
Here, we take a look at how Newcastle United could line-up against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge:
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9. RW: Ryan Fraser
Fraser worked his socks off again at St Mary’s and although he wasn’t able to produce much in attack, his workrate of the ball was exemplary. Photo: Marc Atkins
10. ST: Chris Wood
Wood finally ended his eight-game goal drought for Newcastle with his bullet header. It was a typical Chris Wood finish and one that will no doubt give him plenty of confidence going forward. Photo: Dan Mullan
11. LW: Miguel Almiron
Allan Saint-Maximin looks set to miss the game with Chelsea. Jacob Murphy has started the last four games on the spin and so could be rested ahead of the clash with Everton on Thursday. Chelsea will likely see a lot of the ball and cause a lot of problems down the wings and so Almiron’s workrate may be a useful tool for Howe on Sunday. Photo: Stu Forster