Maurizio Sarri has had a convincing start to life at Stamford Bridge with his side winning their first two games of the season.
The winners and losers of Chelsea's change in system under Maurizio Sarri
Chelsea celebrated a 3-0 win against Huddersfield in their opening game and then a late goal from Alonso secured a 3-2 victory against Arsenal last weekend.
Rafa Benitez has seen his team struggle so far after losing 2-1 against Tottenham and then drawing with Cardiff after Kennedy missed a last-minute penalty.
When the two sides met at St James Park last season Newcastle won 3-0 and theyll be hoping for the same kind of performance again.
When is Newcastle vs Chelsea?
The match is on Sunday 26th August with kick-off at 16:00.
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What TV channel is Newcastle vs Chelsea on?
You can watch all of the action live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League from 15.30.
What are the odds? (Courtesy of William Hill)
Newcastle – 4/1
Draw – 27/10
Chelsea – 7/10
Head-to-head in last five meetings
13 May 2018 – Premier League
Newcastle 3-0 Chelsea
28 Jan 2018 – FA Cup
Chelsea 3-0 Newcastle
02 Dec 2017 – Premier League
Chelsea 3-1 Newcastle
13 Feb 2016 – Premier League
Chelsea 5-1 Newcastle
26 Sep 2015 – Premier League
Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea
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Maurizio Sarri has had a convincing start to life at Stamford Bridge with his side winning their first two games of the season.
The winners and losers of Chelsea's change in system under Maurizio Sarri
Chelsea celebrated a 3-0 win against Huddersfield in their opening game and then a late goal from Alonso secured a 3-2 victory against Arsenal last weekend.
Rafa Benitez has seen his team struggle so far after losing 2-1 against Tottenham and then drawing with Cardiff after Kennedy missed a last-minute penalty.
When the two sides met at St James Park last season Newcastle won 3-0 and theyll be hoping for the same kind of performance again.
When is Newcastle vs Chelsea?
The match is on Sunday 26th August with kick-off at 16:00.
Advertisement Advertisement
What TV channel is Newcastle vs Chelsea on?
You can watch all of the action live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League from 15.30.
What are the odds? (Courtesy of William Hill)
Newcastle – 4/1
Draw – 27/10
Chelsea – 7/10
Head-to-head in last five meetings
13 May 2018 – Premier League
Newcastle 3-0 Chelsea
28 Jan 2018 – FA Cup
Chelsea 3-0 Newcastle
02 Dec 2017 – Premier League
Chelsea 3-1 Newcastle
13 Feb 2016 – Premier League
Chelsea 5-1 Newcastle
26 Sep 2015 – Premier League
Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea
MORE: The three big decisions Maurizio Sarri must make ahead of Newcastle vs Chelsea
MORE: Chelsea squad delighted as Maurizio Sarri axes another Antonio Conte rule
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