Watch Goal Video: Newcastle United 1-1 Chelsea – Raheem Sterling score a Brilliant free kick

Chelsea will be trying to build on any kind of momentum this afternoon after playing two of the most exciting games you are likely to see before the break. These games were against Tottenham and Manchester City who both played before the break. The two matches that Newcastle played just before the two-week break were both losses, and Eddie Howe will be eager to make things right on Tyneside against Mauricio Pochettino.

Nevertheless, Howe will be required to do so without a significant number of players, as Newcastle is currently dealing with a situation that can be described as an injury crisis. Chelsea, too, is still dealing with a long list of players who are not available to play in this afternoon’s match; although, their condition is becoming better by the day.

The possibility exists that Christopher Nkunku will be included in the squad for the first time in a competitive game since he made the transfer from RB Leipzig in the summer for a fee of £52 million. The international player from France has been working out with the rest of his colleagues throughout the week, and he is competing for a spot on the roster that will be used on the day of the match.

Watch Goal Video: Newcastle United 1-1 Chelsea – Raheem Sterling scores a Brilliant free kick: