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Newcastle United travel to the capital aiming for back-to-back Premier League wins tonight and three in a row in all competitions. Eddie Howe's side secured a comfortable win over Wolves last time out and are searching for just their second ever Premier League win at Stamford Bridge.
The Magpies have come through the worst of their injury crisis and have recently seen Joe Willock, Elliot Anderson and Alexander Isak return from injury. Matt Targett, who has been out since November, is also expected to be back in action very soon.
However, they will certainly be without Nick Pope, Callum Wilson and Joelinton for tonight's game whilst Kieran Trippier will also miss out after picking up injury against Wolves last time out. Lewis Hall is also ineligible to face his parent club.
Despite this, the Magpies will head to London full of confidence they can get a win and put themselves firmly in control of their own destiny in the race for European qualification. Chelsea, meanwhile, know a win would put them just one point behind the Magpies in the Premier League table with a game in hand.
Here, we take a look at what side Howe could name for his side's clash against Chelsea tonight:
5. Dan Burn
Burn’s performances have been scrutinised greatly in recent times but he did superbly against Pedro Neto last time out to deny the in-form Wolves man a sniff at goal. He has had his run-ins with Chelsea in the past and will be keen to be on the winning side once again. | Wolves via Getty Images
6. Sean Longstaff
Longstaff made his Premier League debut in this fixture back in January 2019. Howe’s options in midfield are slowly but surely being strengthened again and Longstaff will be keen to impress and keep hold of his starting berth. | Getty Images
7. Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes remains just one booking away from suspension, but whilst he is still available to play, he will be the first name on Howe’s team sheet. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Joe Willock
Willock has started Newcastle’s last two games and was very impressive against Wolves, giving his side energy and legs in midfield whilst also being a big threat going forward and on the counter-attack. He netted against the Blues at St James’ Park last season. | Getty Images