Newcastle United vs Chelsea

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Newcastle United and Chelsea aim to resume their winning ways in the Premier League after the international break, meeting at St James' Park this Saturday.

For Newcastle, the break was a welcome relief amid a string of injuries and two consecutive defeats in various competitions. Conversely, Chelsea might feel frustrated by the interruption, having recently gained momentum.

Mauricio Pochettino's team heads into this match with a strong record, losing only one of their last eight games across competitions. They've overcome their early-season scoring struggles and currently hold the 10th spot in the Premier League, trailing Newcastle by just four points and three positions.

Chelsea's recent scoring form has been notable, hitting four goals in three of their last five Premier League matches, a stark contrast to their previous 53 games where they struggled to achieve this feat. If they replicate this on Saturday, it would mark the first time since 2010 that they've scored four goals in three consecutive matches.

Nicolas Jackson's goal-scoring form has picked up, with four goals from nine attempts in his last two games, marking a significant improvement from his earlier season stats of two goals out of 24 shots in nine Premier League appearances.

After losing seven of their previous eight Premier League encounters with Chelsea, Newcastle managed to escape loss in their two games with them last season (one win, one draw). Their previous extended winning streak against them occurred from April 1994 to September 1995 (two victories, two ties).

Chelsea has only lost more away from home against Arsenal and Liverpool (15 each) in the Premier League than it has at home against Newcastle (nine victories, six draws).

When the two teams last played on the last day of the previous season, Anthony Gordon had given Newcastle the lead, but Kieran Trippier's own goal was enough for Chelsea to win a 1-1 draw. After replacing Graham Potter as interim manager at Stamford Bridge, it was Frank Lampard's last game in that role.

Chelsea, who managed to score in only two of their first eight games of the season, are currently the greatest entertainers in the Premier League. They have scored in six of their past seven games across all competitions. They have also won three straight games going into Saturday, and they have not lost in their previous four away contests.

Cole Palmer's impressive start at Stamford Bridge has played a significant role in Chelsea's recent upturn in performance. He's contributed to six goals in his last five Premier League games (four goals and two assists). Notably, all his four goals have been from penalty kicks, a feat only he and his former Man City teammate Riyad Mahrez have achieved in Premier League history within a span of five appearances.

This weekend, Chelsea faces Newcastle, a team with a reliable goalkeeper in Nick Pope. Pope has secured 19 clean sheets in 49 Premier League games for Newcastle, setting a record as the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets in their first 50 starts for the club in the competition.

Newcastle's strong home record adds to their confidence as they've won their last four Premier League games at St James' Park without conceding a goal. This achievement hasn't been seen in five consecutive top-flight games since 1907, a target Eddie Howe aims to attain following recent losses to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and Bournemouth in the Premier League before the international break.

Injuries have posed challenges for Howe's squad, but there's a silver lining with some players returning. Alexander Isak, Fabian Schär, and Miguel Almirón might make appearances. Bruno Guimarães is available after serving a one-match suspension against Bournemouth due to accumulating yellow cards.

However, injuries continue to affect the team. Players like Harvey Barnes, Sven Botman, Elliot Anderson, and Callum Wilson aren't expected back until December. Dan Burn and Jacob Murphy might not return until early 2024. Lewis Hall can't play against his parent club, and Sandro Tonali's season has ended due to a suspension for betting offenses.

Chelsea fans might witness Christopher Nkunku and Roméo Lavia's debuts this Saturday, although they might not be rushed into action. Additionally, Levi Colwill and Malo Gusto might be available after withdrawing from international commitments.

Injury concerns persist for Chelsea, with Wesley Fofana undergoing surgery for his anterior cruciate ligament. Carney Chukwuemeka and Trevoh Chalobah are also unavailable for Saturday's game. Ben Chilwell's return seems likely around early December.