Chelsea vs Newcastle, Both teams have encountered persistent defensive issues throughout the season.

It seems that Chelsea is unlikely to secure a spot in European competitions at the end of this season. Mauricio Pochettino's team currently sits in 11th place with 36 points, trailing the seventh position by 6 points. However, it's worth noting that Chelsea has a pending match against Tottenham. In the previous round, the Blues narrowly avoided defeat against Brentford, securing a 2-2 draw in the final moments.Eddie Howe's team has grappled with numerous injuries throughout the season, landing them in the eighth position with 40 points. With the potential to improve their results, the Magpies have an opportunity to climb into the Europa League qualification zone. Over the last six matches, Newcastle experienced only one defeat and secured a convincing victory against Wolverhampton in the previous round (3:0).