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In-form Newcastle United take on Chelsea in the first of two Saturday evening matches in the Premier League.

Kick-off on Tyneside is at 17:30 GMT.

There is some notable team news on either side at St James’ Park.

Callum Wilson is only fit enough for substitute duty after suffering from an illness over the last fortnight, so Chris Wood starts up top for the Magpies.

Eddie Howe’s other alteration sees Joelinton, who returns from suspension, replace Jacob Murphy in the front three.

The big omission in the Chelsea squad is Raheem Sterling, who has reportedly been suffering from migraines this week and was unable to travel.

Graham Potter has made five changes from his Gameweek 15 line-up, with Sterling among the names to make way.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kai Havertz, Marc Cucurella and Thiago Silva all drop to the bench as Mateo Kovacic, Armando Broja, Conor Gallagher, Kalidou Koulibaly and Lewis Hall are brought into the starting line-up.

The teenage defender Hall impressed in the EFL Cup on Wednesday and makes his first-ever league appearance this evening.

GAMEWEEK 16 LINE-UPS

Newcastle United XI: Pope, Trippier, Botman, Schär, Joelinton, Wood, Almirón, Willock, Burn, Longstaff, Guimarães

Subs: Darlow, Lascelles, Shelvey, Wilson, Saint-Maximin, Targett, Manquillo, Murphy, Anderson

Chelsea XI: Mendy, Jorginho, Kovacic, Loftus-Cheek, Chalobah, Broja, Mount, Gallagher, Koulibaly, Azpilicueta, Hall

Subs: Bettinelli, Silva, Aubameyang, Pulisic, Zakaria, Ziyech, Havertz, Cucurella, Hutchinson


GAMEWEEK 16 RESULTS SO FAR

West Ham United0 – 2Leicester City
Tottenham Hotspur4 – 3Leeds United
Nottingham Forest1 – 0Crystal Palace
Liverpool3 – 1Southampton
Bournemouth3 – 0Everton
Manchester City1 – 2Brentford

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  1. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Dan Burn not going to Qatar is a tragedy.

    Can cover LCB and LB, so much better than Maguire. A natural leader too.

    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      100% agree.

      1. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I really think having 3-4 utility players in the squad is worthwhile. Yes, he likely wouldn't ever be needed unless there is injuries, but you never know.

        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          This is what I think.

          Players like Burn (tall), Toney (pens) and JWP (set pieces) should make a 26 man squad. Are you telling me England are going to play Gallagher and Coady at any point?

    2. JBG
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Maguire has a bigger head, so he wins.

    3. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      One of the unsung heroes best signings

      1. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I think coming home to Newcastle unlocked his superpowers. Has that extra effort every game

    4. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Maguire on his day a good defender & never let Southgate down.
      However, felt player not match-fit or getting in Man United first team how can he be first choice in England team
      certain like others must be upset at missing the cut

  2. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Batman down 😛

  3. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Cannot wish for 3rd Pope save.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If he gets the 3rd save he either gets booked or concedes...

  4. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Almiron you're killing me

  5. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Trippier owner but not Pope, Do I want Newcastle to concede?

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I also have this question

    2. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No you want points

    3. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes because Trippier is so close to 100% he is irrelevant.

      Taking the 1pt off almiron also valuable.

    4. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes!!!

    5. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      93% EO

  6. banskt
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    One save can help Pope Nick 3 more points.

    1. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He just made one that didn't register

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        The cross?

        1. Fabreghastly
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          ...was going in

          1. Rainer
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Not the Opta rule.

            1. Fabreghastly
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Opta rules don't made sense on assists or OGs either so I guess it's fair

          2. Zimo
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            It was a cross

            1. Scapegoat Salah
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Shouldn’t matter - it leads to an inconsistent flow in the rules.

              For example, if it went straight in and Pope hadn’t stopped it’s not like the crosser wouldn’t be awarded the goal is it?

              Non Pope owner

              1. Zimo
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Would a bad pass be counted in that as well then if its on target? If there's no shot there's no save mate.

        2. _Ninja_
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          As a Pope owner it was a shot from a very tight angle that was hitting the back post and going in.

          1. TheTinman
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Can confirm this is correct

      2. banskt
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Very unlucky that one. These rules!

  7. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez from United gonna go up in price? Don’t get ppl really

  8. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Botman banked, hero!

  9. Bluetiger1
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Question - Arsenal

    1.Will Arsenal win by more than two goals against a Wolves team with a new manager?
    2.FPL - will the Arsenal players on four bookings miss a booking this evening with suspension after the World Cup?

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If Arsenal win tonight & already top for Christmas will they win the Premier League as most top at xmas do?

  10. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Boxing Day. When an unstoppable force meets an immoveable object.

  11. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Koulibaly is bad.

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Usual - taking time to adjust to the pace of the Premier League

      1. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Meh, tell that to Botman and Bruno who look world class 🙂

        1. George Sillett
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          And the latter is in his second season

          1. TheTinman
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            He was bought in January you whopper

            1. George Sillett
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Yes so he had half of last season you moron

        2. Bluetiger1
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          The Whole Newcastle United Team are playing Brilliant - what a very good job Manager Eddie Howedoing which I did not give credit too as watching his previous teams.

          I like the way that his looking at the transfer window & not just spending the money from the Saudis.

          NEWCASTLE challenging for the Premiership with Arsenal & Manchester City for the season - three horse race?

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Him and Cucurella can't be footballers, surely

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cucurella has been so disappointing!

        People wondered why Koulibaly was still in Italy at 31...

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      They must pine for Rudiger

  12. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Botman is not called up for World Cup, criminal

    1. banskt
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      To be fair, Netherlands got a solid defense.

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        who is better than him this season?

        1. banskt
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Irrespective of club form, its difficult to replace VVD, Timber and Ake in the first XI.

          De Ligt and De Vrij are great subs in my opinion. Who could have Botman replaced?

          1. OPTA FPL
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Weghorst

            1. banskt
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Different positions?

              But I tend to agree if you want only 3 center forwards in the squad.

  13. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Trippier BPS out of nowhere.

    1. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      And Almiron bonus gone 🙁

  14. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    7 minutes added? Clearly the ref doesn't own Pope.

    1. Sgt. Schultz
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      7 ?!?

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        1 minute for every time Botman sat down on the floor

  15. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Trippier off, 90 (+4) equaliser pls

  16. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Trippier somehow on 2bps

    1. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Always gets bonus, no matter what

  17. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope yc

    1. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      As usual

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I hate that man

  18. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope you tool

  19. George Sillett
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    There have been some woeful panic signings for Chelsea under the new regime when Tuchel was in charge. A clear out of the rubbish is required and a long term rebuild very much needed

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Did not help Chelsea since March with the Roman affair & Government blocking transfers then all new directors - will be a season of change & agree some panic buys from Chairman who had no-one in place to take over as a Director of football

  20. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Poor yc

  21. Zimo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope YC

  22. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Despise owning Pope 😆

  23. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ah yes, of course he has to get a yellow card

  24. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope is no WARRDDDDD

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He could still be and get only 1 pt

  25. dshv
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Damn i chose pope over ward

  26. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Wilson YC next probably

  27. Gazwaz80
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Tripps almost on 3 baps 🙂

  28. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Well that was guaranteed..

  29. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope been wasting time all season

  30. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would Trippier be on 3 BAPs if not for the YC?

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Defo, YC is -3bps

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Damn