Newcastle vs Chelsea LIVE!Chelsea went down to defeat in the North East on a huge afternoon in the race for Champions League qualification next season. The Blues and Newcastle kicked off level on both points and goal difference with just three games left to play this term and today’s game at St James’ Park always felt crucial in the battle to finish in the Premier League top five.

Just two of the six teams behind Liverpool won, leaving Newcastle United (suddenly chasing a runners-up place) and Aston Villa the big winners as Chelsea and Nottingham Forest saw their chances dramatically diminish.

Guimaraes clinches win late on in crucial Premier League clash - Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea: Nicolas Jackson saw red as the visitors suffered a costly defeat

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

Newcastle United inched closer to UEFA Champions League qualification as they battled to a crucial 2-0 win over 10-man Chelsea. The teams entered Sunday's mammoth encounter at St James' Park level on 63 points in fourth and fifth, only ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference after they beat AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.

Newcastle Strengthen Champions League Push with Chelsea WinFast Start and Firm Control from NewcastleNewcastle United turned up the tempo early at St James’ Park and never let Chelsea settle. In a

Chelsea got off to a very poor start as Sandro Tonali gave the home side the lead in just the second minute of the game. But it was Nicolas Jackson's sending off in the 36th minut

Chelsea and Newcastle have named their XIs for Sunday's Premier League clash at St James' Park. Enzo Maresca's side travel to the north east looking for a win that could take them up to 66 points and into third place. Newcastle meanwhile are looking for the same and a chance to give them one foot in next season's Champions League.

Chelsea news as referee Chris Kavanagh has been confirmed as the official for Friday's Premier League clash with Manchester United