The only new injury of note is Estêvão’s unspecified, but supposedly minor muscular problem, which caused him to miss Tuesday’s League Cup match against Cardiff City and will see him miss this trip as well. In better news, Moisés Caicedo is ready to feature in the league once again, having served his three-match ban.

Newcastle United’s clash with Chelsea has been placed in the Saturday lunchtime slot - meaning the Magpies have just a touch over 60 hours to rest and recover following their win over Fulham. Chelsea, meanwhile, were granted an extra 24 hours than their hosts to prepare for Saturday’s game.

Eddie Howe is pondering when will be the best time to unveil his expensive frontline after Yoane Wissa got off the mark with his first goal in club colours

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer harshly criticized his former team after the Sunday, Dec. 14, loss to Sunderland. Sunderland continued its impressive start

Newcastle United v Chelsea: Eddie Howe’s side return to Premier League action on Saturday when they host Chelsea at St James’ Park. Newcastle United host Chelsea at St James’ Park on Saturday in the middle of a defensive injury crisis that has depleted Eddie Howe ’s options.

Newcastle United vs. Fulham in the Carabao Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

For the first time in the Premier League era, there is only one top-flight fixture scheduled for Boxing Day this season.

Magpies will return to Premier League action on Sunday, when they face the Black Cats, looking to secure a vital win in the Tyne-Wear derby against their fierce

Eddie Howe's side needed to win after Sunday's ignominy on Wearside, and they did. They really had no alternative.