Newcastle United travels to West London for a crucial Premier League matchup against Chelsea, with only two points separating the teams in the standings. Chelsea, buoyed by a recent 4-1 victory in the Conference League, aims to secure three points as they sit sixth in the table. Meanwhile, Newcastle is struggling, winless in their last four games, and currently ninth after a loss to Brighton. The match not only impacts their league standings but sets the stage for an EFL Cup rematch just three days later.