[Teams] Newcastle v Chelsea: Confirmed Line-Ups

Chelsea take on Newcastle United at St James Park today looking for a win to move top of the Premier League.

The Blues head into the weekend action sitting second, just two points behind leaders Arsenal, so can go clear if they can secure all three points this afternoon.

Jose Mourinho has made several changes to the side that beat Arsenal 2-0 in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday with Petr Cech, Ashley Cole, Branislav Ivanovic, John Terry, Frank Lampard, Eden Hazard, Oscar and Fernando Torres all being recalled. Juan Mata retains his place after an excellent showing at the Emirates.

Here are the confirmed line-ups:

Newcastle

Krul; Debuchy, Williamson, Yanga-Mbiwa, Santon; Sissoko, Tiote, Cabaye, Gouffran; Shola Ameobi, Remy

Subs: Elliot, Tavernier, Anita, Obertan, Sammy Ameobi, Ben Arfa, Cisse

Chelsea

Cech; Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole; Ramires, Lampard; Oscar, Mata, Hazard; Torres

Subs: Schwarzer, Azpilicueta, Cahill, Mikel, Willian, Schurrle, Eto’o

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