"Chelsea are fourth in the Premier League and Newcastle 12th but the gap between them is only six points. It dictates that, given Eddie Howe's ambitions of qualifying for the Champions League via the league, this is a pivotal fixture. How Newcastle's manager must hope Enzo Maresca's recent cryptic hints about potential discord behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge somehow help to undo the visitors on Tyneside, cutting the aforementioned gap in half."
"Burnley manager Scott Parker is heading back to Bournemouth, where his Premier League journey went disastrously, ending after a 9-0 defeat to Liverpool. Parker criticised the recruitment, saying the squad was ill-equipped before his employment was terminated. His comments were part of his downfall and the experience was a learning curve for a young coach. Another difficult situation faces Parker on his return to the Vitality Stadium; after seven straight defeats Burnley are six points from safety and,"
Newcastle sit 12th, six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, making the upcoming match pivotal for Champions League ambitions. Enzo Maresca's hints of possible discord at Chelsea could influence the fixture, while Newcastle's Saudi owners expect a response after the Sunderland defeat. Defensive injuries, including Tino Livramento, leave Eddie Howe with only enough fit players for a four-man defence, prompting possible shifts between 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 formations and consideration of Yoane Wissa or Nick Woltemade in attack. Burnley manager Scott Parker returns to Bournemouth under pressure after seven straight defeats, with the club six points from safety and his job security at stake.
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