Chelsea v Newcastle

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Chelsea will not only be returning to Stamford Bridge for this Sunday afternoon's clash against Newcastle United but The Blues will also be hoping to return to winning ways after being dealt a 2-1 defeat away from home at Liverpool last weekend, while Newcastle United's winless run in the Premier League extended to four games following a 1-0 defeat at home to Brighton.

The recent loss at Anfield has resulted in Chelsea dropping down to sixth place in the Premier League standings but the London club have a decent opportunity to get back on the winning trail when they host a stuttering Newcastle United outfit, especially as Chelsea had previously captured four wins within their preceding unbeaten six games.

Previous victories gained over Wolves, Bournemouth, West Ham and Brighton respectively along with points picked up in draws with Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have at least guided Chelsea in amongst the top six pack in the division and Enzo Maresca's side will be confident about their prospects for this Sunday.

The bigger picture shows Chelsea have suffered just two defeats in their last 14 matches overall in the Premier League which were inflicted upon them by Manchester City and Liverpool, but The Blues have also picked up nine wins within this period as well.

Newcastle United have also dropped down the Premier League table in recent weeks and The Magpies are now only just in the top half of the table as the north-east club occupy ninth place in the standings prior to this upcoming trip to the nation's capital.

Despite picking up points in draws with Manchester City and Everton, Newcastle United have also been handed defeats at the hands of Fulham and Brighton respectively and Eddie Howe's side face another potentially tricky outing at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

The visitors had previously produced an encouraging start to this new Premier League campaign as The Magpies had captured three wins within their opening unbeaten four games of the new term, inflicting defeats upon the likes of Southampton, Tottenham and Wolves respectively.

However, Newcastle United's recent slump suggests this Sunday's clash against an improving Chelsea unit may be difficult to overcome in the nation's capital, especially as results away from home have been something of a mixed bag where Newcastle United have been concerned.

Newcastle have won four, drawn two but lost five out of their last 11 away games in the Premier League, so Eddie Howe will need to marshal his troops accordingly if they are to get anything out of this upcoming encounter.

Chelsea v Newcastle United Verdict

Chelsea have held the upper hand in no uncertain fashion over Newcastle United at home as The Blues are unbeaten in the last 13 meetings at Stamford Bridge, while collecting no fewer than 12 wins.

Therefore, our main bet will be Chelsea win @ 1.80

Other side bets worth considering:

Chelsea win & Under 3.5 goals @ 3.20

Correct Score: Chelsea 1-0 @ 13.00