Context:

Newcastle United and Chelsea face off in a crucial Premier League match that could significantly impact their standings in the race for the top five. Separated only by goal difference, Newcastle sits in fourth place, while Chelsea is fifth, making this game pivotal for UEFA Champions League qualification. Chelsea recently secured a spot in the UEFA Conference League final, aiming for silverware, while Newcastle has already celebrated a Carabao Cup victory. However, Newcastle is dealing with several injuries, including key player Joelinton. Both teams' lineups see strategic changes, with Newcastle's Eddie Howe and Chelsea's Enzo Maresca keen to secure a vital win with their respective formations and player selections.

Dive Deeper:

• Newcastle United and Chelsea are locked in a tight battle for a top-five finish in the Premier League, with only goal difference separating the two teams. The match is crucial as a win would boost either team's chances of qualifying for the next season's UEFA Champions League.

• Chelsea has reached the final of the UEFA Conference League and is looking to end the season with silverware, whereas Newcastle has already won the Carabao Cup earlier this year. Despite these achievements, securing a Champions League spot remains a top priority for both teams.

• Newcastle is facing several injury concerns at a critical time, with key players like Joelinton potentially missing the remainder of the season due to a knee injury. This has resulted in changes to their lineup, with Anthony Gordon starting in an attacking role and Tino Livramento stepping in at right-back.

• Chelsea's Enzo Maresca has brought back his first-choice lineup that recently beat Liverpool, with Robert Sanchez returning as goalkeeper and Moises Caicedo positioned at right-back. The midfield is held by Romeo Lavia and Enzo Fernandez, while the attacking front includes Pedro Neto and Nicolas Jackson.

• Broadcasting details for the match are provided for various regions, indicating that fans worldwide can tune in through different platforms such as fubo, discovery+, and Disney+ Hotstar, among others. This highlights the global interest and viewership for such a high-stakes Premier League fixture.

• Newcastle United and Chelsea lock horns this weekend in a game that could have a huge impact on the race to finish in the Premier League top five.

• Only goal difference separates these two heading into this matchday, with Newcastle in fourth place in the table and Chelsea in fifth. A win for either side could be hugely important in the battle to qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League.

• Chelsea reached the final of the UEFA Conference League this week and know they can end the season with silverware. Newcastle have already achieved that feat, having won the Carabao Cup back in March. Yet in terms of longer-term planning and ambitions, reaching the Champions League is arguably more important.

• With just three games left of the league season, this could be a decisive game. So, how will Eddie Howe and Enzo Maresca set up their teams?

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• Newcastle United vs. Chelsea lineups, confirmed starting 11, team news Newcastle have suffered a handful of injuries at just the wrong time, and a few key first-team players could miss this game.

• Eddie Howe is concerned that Joelinton may miss the remainder of the season after receiving treatment for a knee injury in Barcelona. Joe Willock started the draw at Brighton last time out, but makes way for Anthony Gordon in an attacking change.

•  Sven Botman starts in the Premier League for the first time since January. Kieran Trippier has fallen foul of a late fitness test so former Chelsea youngster Tino Livramento starts at right-back.

• Newcastle lineup (3-4-3, right to left): Pope (GK) —  Botman, Schar, Burn, Livramento — Murphy .Guimaraes, Tonali, Livramento — Barnes, Isak, Gordon

• Newcastle subs: Dubravka (GK), Ruddy (GK), Lascelles, Wilson, Krafth, Osula, Longstaff, Miley, Neave

• Injured: Hall (ankle/foot), Targett (hamstring),  Joelinton (knee), Schar (thigh, doubt), Trippier (thigh, doubt)
  Suspended: None

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• Maresca made a raft of changes for the second leg against Djurgarden on Thursday, but he reverts to the same XI that beat Liverpool last weekend.

• Robert Sanchez returns in goal, while Levi Colwill and Trevoh Chalobah are in front of him at centre-back. Moises Caicedo remains at right-back as Romeo Lavia and Enzo Fernandez continue in central midfield.

• Further forward, the first-choice quartet of Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson are all present and correct.

• Chelsea lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — Caicedo, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella — Lavia, Fernandez — Neto, Palmer, Madueke — Jackson

• Chelsea subs: Jorgensen (GK), Tosin, Badiashile, Sancho, Dewsbury-Hall, James, Gusto, George, Acheampong

• Injured: Fofana (thigh), Kellyman (thigh), Nkunku (undisc.), Anselmino (thigh), Guiu (thigh, doubt)
  Suspended: Mudryk (failed doping test)

• Newcastle United vs. Chelsea live stream, TV channel Here's how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world's major regions:

• Region	TV	Streaming
  USA	USA Network, Universo	Fubo, Universo NOW, NBC Sports site/app
  Canada	—	Fubo
  UK	TNT Sports 1	discovery+
  Australia	—	Optus Sport
  India	—	Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema