Predicted Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Newcastle United, James & Fofana start

Chelsea will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they host Newcastle United this afternoon.

The Blues are currently seventh in the table with 14 points on the board, but they can jump upto fourth by beating the Magpies.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-up:

Robert Sanchez has been the undisputed goalkeeper in the Premier League for the Blues. He is expected to start despite his poor showing against Liverpool last time around.

It should be a familiar looking backline. Reece James should start at right-back after getting a breather in midweek. Wesley Fofana should partner Levi Colwill in central defence after serving his league suspension.

Marc Cucurella is expected to feature at left-back. Moises Caicedo should be accompanied by Enzo Fernandez in the heart of the midfield. Romeo Lavia had a decent outing at Anfield, but could be on the bench.

In attack, no changes are on the cards from the Reds loss. Jason Sancho and Noni Madueke are expected to start on the right and left wing respectively with Cole Palmer operating from the attacking midfield role.

Nicolas Jackson should lead the attack ahead of Christopher Nkunku.

Predicted Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Newcastle: Sanchez; James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.