Here are the confirmed teams from St. James' Park for the Premier League clash between Newcastle and Chelsea. Newcastle. Starting XI: Pope, Livramento, Burn, Schar, Botman, Tonali

On the other side, Chelsea has been picking up steam. With a 3-1 win over Liverpool last weekend, the Blues have gone unbeaten in six straight league matches, having won three contests in a row. In the tight race that both clubs are in, three points is almost a necessity to ensure they stay in the top five.

But Champions League Key to DealIn a crucial twist ahead of the summer transfer window, Newcastle United’s ambitions to sign Crystal Palace