Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Newcastle United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Chelsea FC 1 - 0 Newcastle United FC
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
14:05
Chelsea build out well from the back in the early exchanges, and after an advantage for a foul, the hosts find Madueke breaking away on the right wing. He looks to cross for Jackson, yet Pope claims low confidently. Up the other end, Newcastle try to cause trouble, but their intent is halted as Tonali is offside.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
14:04
Goal Cole Jermaine Palmer
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
14:03
Off we go, as Cole Palmer plays the ball back from the centre spot.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
14:02
After the rest of the formalities, the coin toss sees Chelsea kick us off.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
14:01
Today's head official at Stamford Bridge is Simon Hooper. As the tension builds and the fans take to their seats, Hooper has the players in the tunnel. Liquidator rings out and the players enter the pitch to a great reception.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
13:48
The big news for the visitors is that Anthony Gordon misses out this afternoon with a groin issue, while Harvey Barnes and Miguel Almiron return to the starting line-up. Jacob Murphy drops to the bench in the only other change from last weekend's defeat to Brighton.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
13:48
Defender Wesley Fofana is back in defence for Chelsea after missing last weekend's defeat to Liverpool through suspension. He replaces Tosin Adarabioyo. Marc Cucurella, who was also suspended, is on the bench. Meanwhile, Reece James is in the starting XI again after making his first Premier League start since December at Anfield. Pedro Neto comes in for Jadon Sancho in the only other change from their previous league game.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
13:48
SUBS: John Ruddy, Odisseas Vlachodimos, Emil Krafth, Lloyd Kelly, Joseph Willock, Lewis Miley, Sean Longstaff, Jacob Murphy, William Osula.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
13:42
NEWCASTLE UNITED (4-3-3): Nick Pope; Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton; Miguel Almiron, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
13:42
SUBS: Filip Jorgensen, Marc Cucurella, Tosin Adarabioyo, Enzo Fernandez, Renato Veiga, Christopher Nkunku, Jadon Sancho, Joao Felix, Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
13:42
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez; Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, Malo Gusto; Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia; Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto; Nicolas Jackson.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
13:37
This clash pits seventh against twelfth as the Blues start the day on 14 points from eight matches. Enzo Maresca's side lost their last Premier League match 2-1 against Liverpool at Anfield, ending a six-match unbeaten streak in the process (W4 D2 L0). Newcastle's previous league outing saw them beaten 1-0 by Brighton at St. James' Park, thus extending their winless streak to four (W0 D2 L2), putting them on 12 points. Chelsea won the last Premier League meeting between the clubs, emerging victorious 3-2 at Stamford Bridge last season, and have enjoyed a positive record against the Magpies. Today's hosts have lost just one of their 29 PL home games against Newcastle (W21 D7), going down 2-0 in May 2012.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
13:32
Hello everyone, and welcome to Sunday afternoon action from the Premier League’s ninth matchweek. This live text coverage brings you Chelsea v Newcastle from Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
13:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
12:00
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