"Newcastle are dealing with a defensive injury crisis, which was furthered when Tino Livramento was forced off with a knee injury against Fulham. He is likely to be out until the new year, meaning Lewis Miley will likely continue as a makeshift right-back. Lewis Hall returns from a hamstring issue to play at left-back against his former club but Dan Burn (rib/lung), Sven Botman (back), Kieran Trippier (hamstring) and Emil Krafth (knee) are all still out."
"Cole Palmer is set to return for Chelsea after being rested for the cup tie at Cardiff City in midweek. Estevao will miss out again with a muscle injury, though he and Liam Delap (shoulder) are expected to return against Villa on December 27. Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo (both thigh) are both still out, along with long-term absentee Levi Colwill."
Newcastle face Chelsea at St James' Park aiming to return to winning ways after a 1-0 derby defeat to Sunderland. The Magpies progressed to the EFL Cup semi-finals with a late 2-1 win over Fulham. Newcastle have lost only twice in the league at St James' Park, while Chelsea have not won there since 2021. Six points separate the teams in the league table. Newcastle suffer a defensive injury crisis with several defenders unavailable and Tino Livramento out until the new year. Chelsea welcome Cole Palmer back but remain without several midfielders and long-term absentee Levi Colwill.
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