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23-11-2023 | 21:32 Football
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"Up for any challenge". Paul Merson makes prediction on Newcastle vs Chelsea
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"Up for any challenge". Paul Merson makes prediction on Newcastle vs Chelsea

Newcastle will host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday, November 25, 2023 following the international break.

The Magpies headed to international break with a 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth, while the Blues played a 4-4 draw with Manchester City.

Eddie Howe's side are currently 7th, while Mauricio Pochettino's side are 10th.

Ahead of the game, Paul Merson has made his prediction on Sportskeeda. According to Merson, the game will end in a 1-1 draw.

"This is going to be another huge game. It’s one of those games where the result will be dictated by the availability of players. If Chelsea can get through the first 30 minutes without getting conceding a goal, this could be an extremely interesting encounter," said Merson.

"Chelsea are starting to adapt to Mauricio Pochettino’s style. They are able to give any side a run for their money at this point. I think Chelsea have to stick with Nicolas Jackson, Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer in attack. Sterling and Palmer have been in great form and they will be key here once again.

"Chelsea’s team, at the moment, is starting to pick itself and it’s a good thing. Earlier, we used to sit around wondering how they were going to line up. But that’s changed now.

"Despite all that, Newcastle at home are always up for any challenge and I see this game ending in a draw."

 

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