How the Blues will lineup at Sta James’ Park.
After 14 Premier League matches leaders Chelsea remain the only unbeaten side in the country and they are already many peoples’ favourites to lift the title come May.
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However, they travel to take on Newcastle United with Jose Mourinho having never beaten the Magpies at St James’ Park.
Here is how CaughtOffside thinks the Blues will lineup.
GK – Thibaut Courtois
The goalkeeper has affirmed himself as the No.1 for the West Londoners ahead of Petr Cech and doesn’t look like losing that spot anytime soon.
RB – Branislav Ivanovic
Continues to impress at right-back and against a physical Newcastle side the Serbian should be the ideal fit.
CB – Gary Cahill
Has recovered sufficiently from concussion suffered against Tottenham Hotspur to return to the starting XI.
CB – John Terry
Alongside Cahill is a captain who’s impressive displays defy his advancing years.
LB – Cesar Azpilicueta
It’s bad news for Filipe Luis as Azpilicueta continues to do well at left-back and the Brazilian will have to watch from the bench once more.
CM – Cesc Fabregas
Taking up his spot as the creative midfielder is a Spaniard who already has a tally of 10 assists in the league.
CM – John Obi Mikel
With Nemanja Matic suspended the holding midfield berth will be taken up by Mikel, with the Nigerian stronger in the tackle than Ramires.
RM – Willian
For his hard work down the flank we expect this Brazil international to get the nod, although Willian needs to start scoring more goals.
CAM – Oscar
Still hasn’t completely established himself as Juan Mata’s successor as the No.10, but Jose Mourinho has great faith in the Brazilian.
LM – Eden Hazard
To many this Belgian has been the club’s best player this season and his creativity down the left causes defences all sorts of problems.
ST – Diego Costa
After being suspended for the Spurs game Costa is back and available and should resume his place upfront.