Check out how to Chelsea v Newcastle in the Premier League this week, including TV details, team news, predictions and odds.
Football is probably the last thing on the minds of Chelsea players, fans, staff and everyone tuning into the Premier League TV schedule for their clash with Newcastle this weekend.
The Roman empire is crumbling and sanctions have been slapped on the controversial owner, meaning the Blues cannot negotiate new contracts, sign players or even sell any further tickets for their games coming up.
There are plenty of question marks over the future of Chelsea, and their very existence, but they must shelve it all as in-form Newcastle roll into town.
Eddie Howe’s men have launched themselves comfortably up and away from the relegation scene. They’re unbeaten in nine Premier League outings, their last league defeat coming against Manchester City before Christmas.
The Magpies have also won plenty of those encounters with Chris Wood among the goals and fellow new signing Bruno Guimaraes marking his full debut at the club with an outrageous back-heel volley strike against Southampton during midweek.
