Date: 25th August 2012 at 3:56pm
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Chelsea (4-2-3-1):

Cech (c); Ivanovic, Cahill, Luiz, Cole; Mikel, Meireles; Bertrand, Hazard, Mata; Torres

Subs: Turnbull, Essien, Romeu, Lampard, Ramires, Oscar, Sturridge.

Newcastle (4-4-2):

Krul; Simpson, Steven Taylor, Coloccini (c), Santon; Ben Arfa, Cabaye, Anita, Gutierrez; Ba, Cisse

Subs: Harper, Williamson, Perch, Marveaux, Amalfitano, Obertan, R.Taylor.

Referee: Phil Dowd

Roberto Di Matteo has made a few changes to the side that started against Reading during the 4-2 midweek win. Frank Lampard and Ramires are on the bench, whilst Raul Meireles is moved into midfield and Ryan Bertrand is restored to the starting line-up. Still no rest for Juan Mata, who has looked tired in the games he has played…and yes, I do know I keep going on about it.

The bench also makes for interesting reading as there’s not one defender there, although Romeu can play there in cases of emergency.

Score predictions, anyone?

 

One response to “Team News: Chelsea v Newcastle”

  1. Ste says:

    Bertrand can also move back if necessary, gutted about merieles just hope he don’t let the team down and has a good day with his passes