England. Premier League ⚽️⚽️ Chelsea vs Newcastle Chelsea to Win Both Chelsea and Newcastle played in the Champions League recently. Newcastle clearly showed a higher quality of football against Barcelona compared to Chelsea’s away game against PSG. However, it is important to understand that the conditions of those matches were different, and setting expectations for this game based solely on that would not be entirely correct. Chelsea is a systematic team; they have maintained their structure after Maresca's departure, though with a slight shift toward a more attacking approach, which seems justified. The team is fighting for a Top-4 spot in the EPL as usual and had a very strong run in the Champions League until the Round of 16. Newcastle, under Eddie Howe, has shown far less consistency this season, resembling a bright star that occasionally burns brighter or dims. Sometimes their matches are phenomenal, but other times they fail completely - a clear sign of the team's instability. This match will certainly not be easy for Chelsea, as Newcastle can produce a high-quality stretch at any moment and turn the game around. However, there are questions regarding Eddie Howe’s squad depth for today's match. Chelsea is in a much better position regarding their bench. The issue of rotation - both before and during the match - and the focus on the upcoming schedule will play a decisive role. Chelsea has more options to execute a result-oriented style of football. Without Estevao and Neto in attack, it will not be easy for Chelsea, but in this match, they just need to play for the result, which is crucial in the context of the Top-4 race. Potentially, they could afford to drop points here, but considering the remainder of the season and the matches against incredibly tough opponents, that would be very reckless.