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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca will serve a one-match touchline ban against Aston Villa after picking up another yellow card in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Newcastle United.

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Newcastle and Chelsea shared the points after a thrilling 2-2 draw at St. James' Park in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Enzo Maresca has named his Chelsea side to face Newcastle United in the Premier League.

Enzo Maresca confirmed that Cole Palmer is ready for more minutes in Saturday's clash with Newcastle United after limited involvement in his last three appearances for Chelsea.

An intriguing battle kicks off the Premier League weekend at St James’ Park.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd face challenging away days this weekend.

The visitors have lost their last four matches on Tyneside.

Rúben Neves, Franco Mastantuono, Marcus Rashford and Gabriel Jesus all feature in today’s gossip.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe was full of praise for Chelsea's recruitment policy, which he believes will benefit them long-term, ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash.

Scoring first will always shape how a match unfolds.

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The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea's Premier League clash against Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon.

Chelsea face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon in their final game before Christmas.

Two Chelsea players, Liam Delap and Dario Essugo, were spotted in training on Friday despite being expected to miss Saturday's trip to Newcastle United.

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Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has played down rumours of his potential exit at the end of the season amid reports that Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca being seen as replacement candidate.

The Blues’ engine room should be back to full strength at St James’ Park.

Enzo Maresca is expected to make a lot of changes for Saturday's trip to Newcastle United with several key players making their return to the starting line-up.

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John Terry has revealed the business he wants to see Chelsea do next month.

Enzo Maresca has sent Chelsea fans a message after playing down rumours linking him with a potential move to Manchester City to succeed Pep Guardiola.

Enzo Maresca delivered some promising updates on Chelsea duo Estevao and Liam Delap despite their expected absences in Saturday's trip to Newcastle United.

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Manchester United’s defence undermined them at Villa Park on Sunday.

Guardiola was unimpressed by his side’s performance against West Ham United.

The Gunners already know a semifinal meeting with Chelsea is on the cards.

Bruno Fernandes is usually an ever-present in Manchester United’s starting lineup.

There’s been suggestions the title-winning Dutchman could be axed.

The Bournemouth winger’s release clause could cause a January scramble.

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