Robert Sanchez, rested for the European fixture, returns between the sticks. Cole Palmer – who scored his first goal since January in that eye-catching 3-1 win over Liverpool – will be central to Chelsea’s attack again. Nicolas Jackson, often inconsistent but always energetic, is also expected to start.

Newcastle host Chelsea in what could be a decisive match in the race for the top five spots in the Premier League.The two sides are level on points in fourth and fifth going into the last three games