Dream11: CHE vs NEW Dream11 line-up, predictions and match preview

Chelsea FC will look to make it five consecutive wins in all competitions when they host Newcastle United on Saturday in matchday 9 of the Premier League

Venue – Stamford Bridge, London

Kickoff Time – 7:30 PM IST, October 19, 2019

Preview

Chelsea under Frank Lampard haven’t had the best run in the league with just four wins from the eight games they’ve played. Their home form has been very poor having picked up just five points from a possible twelve so far. Despite looking ever so comfortable going forward they have looked equally shaky in defence. They have conceded 14 goals already in the League this season but have looked much better at the back since the introduction of Fikoyo Timori into the lineup.

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Newcastle United on the other hand, are looking for another major scalp after beating Manchester United at home last time out. Their only other win in the league was against another top 4 contender, Tottenham Hotspur. Despite these impressive results, they have largely looked lost under Steve Bruce, who still is figuring out his best 11. Newcastle are currently 16th with a mere eight points from eight games in the league.

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Chelsea’s Win-Loss record: WWWWL

Newcastle’s Win-Loss record: WLDLD

Probable Playing XIs

Chelsea

Kepa Arrizabalaga, Marcos Alonso, Fikayo Timori, Kurt Zouma, Cesar Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Ross Barkley, Mason Mount, Willian, Pedro, Tammy Abraham

Newcastle United

Martin Dubravka, Jetro Willems, Ciaran Clark, Jamaal Lascelles, Fabian Schar, DeAndre Yedlin, Miguel Almiron, Sean Longstaff, Matthew Longstaff, Allan Saint-Maximin, Joelinton

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Top Picks

Tammy Abraham has been in fine form for Lampard’s young blues, having already scored eight times in eight games including a hat-trick against Wolverhampton Wanderers back in September. He is the current top-scorer in the league and would be looking to add to his tally against a Newcastle side that likes to sit back. Chelsea’s defence, however, would have to be on their toes to contain Newcastle counter attacks. Fikayo Timori has looked the most assured in the Chelsea defence. Jorginho has looked a completely new player under Lampard and has done well in keeping the Chelsea midfield ticking. He is also on penalty duties. For the Magpies, Jetro Willems has one goal and one assist in five games so far and has looked very promising in the attack.

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Captain and Vice-Captain Selection

Captain: Tammy Abraham, Jorginho

Vice Captain: Jetro Willems, Matthew Longstaff

Chelsea vs Newcastle United Dream11 starting XI

Goalkeeper - K. Arrizabalaga

Defenders - F. Timori, F. Schar, J. Willems

Midfielders - Jorginho, M. Longstaff, M. Mount, S. Longstaff

Forwards - T. Abraham, Joelinton, Willian

Chelsea vs Newcastle Dream11 Prediction

Chelsea 3-1 Newcastle

The Chelsea defence has looked vulnerable this season, which could allow Newcastle to have a go at the goal. But the home team might have just enough firepower to see them through against a team which has a knack of frustrating their opponents.