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Newcastle United take on Frank Lampard’s Chelsea at St James’s Park this evening looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.

United have not won in the league since December 21, but did get a real confidence boost in midweek as they saw off League One Rochdale at the second attempt in the FA Cup with Joelinton and Miguel Almiron back among the goals.

Newcastle United host Chelsea at St James's Park this afternoon.placeholder image
Newcastle United host Chelsea at St James's Park this afternoon.

Can United claim three points today? Our writers Miles Starforth and Liam Kennedy are at St James’s Park to provide LIVE build-up, match action and reaction, as it happens. So stay tuned and click refresh for the latest news.

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