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.

Newcastle and Chelsea are fourth and fifth in the Premier League, leave on 63 points with three games to go. Any winner today will take a huge step towards Champions League qualification.

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