The Premier League returns for another weekend full of stacked top flight action as we gear up for the final few months of the campaign. It’s pretty clear at this point what everyone is aiming for from top to bottom, but there are still plenty of twists and turns awaiting us on that journey. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what should be a fun encounter between Chelsea and Newcastle United.
Chelsea Form GuideThis season hasn’t been particularly fruitful for Mauricio Pochettino and while it may not seem like it, a lot rests on how they bounce back between now and May. They need to make a real fight of it in their pursuit of European football because if they don’t, they could find themselves going through yet another major change by the time the summer window rolls around.
The fact that Chelsea fans would’ve felt pretty relieved to come away from Brentford with a point tells you all that you need to know. They went to war with their rivals in a brutal game, with the end result being a 2-2 draw.
Newcastle Form GuideWhile things are certainly moving in a positive direction for Newcastle United Football Club, things haven’t been smooth sailing for Eddie Howe’s men this season. They’re currently lingering around mid-table and while there’s still a chance they could win silverware between now and the end of May, they need to make some big tactical adjustments.
The Wolves game was always going to be a tricky one but in the end, despite being second best for long spells, Newcastle were far more decisive in front of goal as they cruised their way to an unexpected 3-0 victory.
Match PredictionWhile both teams are full of quality, neither have much reason to feel overly confident right now - and that much feels clear. In terms of this game, we expect it to be quite trepidatious on both ends, with the result of that being a somewhat anti-climactic draw.
