"Newcastle have not won away from home against Chelsea since a stunning Papiss Cisse double gave a team then managed by Alan Pardew a 2-0 win in May 2012. Chelsea are three points adrift of the top four, and the struggles of Premier League teams in the Champions League this week have put a potential fifth qualification spot for that competition in jeopardy."
"As such, Chelsea will be well aware of the importance of continuing that excellent record against Newcastle, whose hopes of playing in next season's Champions League likely rest on them producing a fairytale run to this season's European title. The Magpies are 12th, nine points behind Chelsea."
"Newcastle are five points adrift of seventh-placed Brentford following a dramatic late 2-1 win over Manchester United in their last Premier League encounter. A trip to Chelsea on the back of an outstanding performance against Barcelona presents a huge challenge for Newcastle."
Chelsea prepares to face Newcastle at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, aiming to continue their excellent home record against the Magpies. Newcastle drew 1-1 with Barcelona in midweek after a 96th-minute penalty, while Chelsea suffered a 5-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Newcastle have not won away at Chelsea since 2012. Chelsea sits three points outside the top four and faces pressure to secure Champions League qualification, with Premier League teams struggling in European competition this week. Newcastle, currently 12th and nine points behind Chelsea, depend on either winning the Champions League or finishing in the top eight for European qualification. Newcastle recently defeated Manchester United 2-1 and are five points behind seventh-placed Brentford.
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