How to watch Chelsea vs Newcastle live: stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

Chelsea were right to be disappointed with their defeat to Liverpool at Anfield last weekend considering how well they played, but they have already proven under Enzo Maresca that they are one of the better teams in the Premier League than Newcastle on Sunday (10 a.m. ET).

WATCH CHELSEA vs NEWCASTLE LIVE

“The performance was very good,” said Maresca after the game. “We don’t like losing games or losing points but if there’s a way for you to do it then this is it. … Overall we controlled the game and dominated for the most part.” It was Chelsea’s first defeat since the opening day (against Manchester City) and only the best of the best in the PL can say they have beaten the Blues in recent times. Since the start of February there have been just three PL defeats against Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool. Of course, the first 15 games of this series came under Mauricio Pochettino, but the PL’s recent average starting XI continues to improve by leaps and bounds under Maresca. Cole Palmer has already scored 6 goals and 5 assists this season (eight appearances), but Nicolas Jackson is also in top form (13 goals and assists in his last 13 league games) and Noni Madueke (4 goals in 7 games this season). ) and Jadon Sancho (3 assists in 5 games) with numerous contributions of their own.

On the one hand, only two teams have conceded fewer goals than Newcastle (8), meaning Eddie Howe’s side have played every game this season. On the other hand, only four teams (including Manchester United) have scored fewer goals than the Magpies (also 8; at this point they had scored 20 last season). Case in point: last weekend’s loss to Brighton, in which Newcastle had twice as many shots as the Seagulls and 60 percent possession but failed to find the net and lost 1-0. A week earlier it was the same: Everton dominated with 68 percent of possession in a goalless draw, and so Newcastle are in the middle of a four-game winless run. Anthony Gordon signed a new long-term contract this week, Alexander Isak is back in the squad and Callum Wilson is close to returning from injury.

Here’s how to watch Chelsea vs Newcastle Live, stream link and start time

Kick-off time: 10 a.m. ET Sunday (October 27)
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
TV channels: USA Network
Streaming: Watch live on NBC.com

Chelsea team news, focus

Lost: Omari Kellyman (hamstring)

Newcastle team news, focus

OUT: Sven Botman (knee), Jamaal Lascelles (knee), Kieran Trippier (thigh), Callum Wilson (back) | QUESTIONABLE: Martin Dubravka (knee)

Chelsea vs Newcastle prediction

Given their current form, it’s hard to imagine Newcastle starting their season against Chelsea, but counterattack opportunities abound and that’s when the Magpies are at their best. Close, but not quite. Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle.