"Still scrapping it out in the bottom-half of the Premier League standings, it has also been suggested that the ex-Bournemouth boss does find some increasing pressure on his shoulders. Nevertheless, including their EFL Cup success on Wednesday night, it should be noted that the Magpies are unbeaten in all of their last nine consecutive showdowns at St. James' Park (eight wins, one draw)."
"All still dealing with respective injury issues, Newcastle are once again expected to be unable to call upon the likes of Sven Botman, Emil Krafth and England international Kieran Trippier. While Nick Pope might be inching towards a first-team return, the former Burnley goalkeeper remains a doubt this weekend. While summer recruit and former Brentford striker Yoane Wissa might have opened his Newcastle account with an EFL Cup strike against Fulham in midweek, the Congo international will likely settle for a spot on the bench here."
Newcastle grabbed a late 2-1 EFL Cup win over Fulham to reach the semi-finals and carry home confidence from that result. League form has been patchy, including a heartbreaking defeat to Sunderland, and manager Eddie Howe faces rising pressure. Several key defenders remain injured, with Nick Pope doubtful for a return; Yoane Wissa is likely to start on the bench while Anthony Elanga, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton should return to the starting lineup. Chelsea survived a 3-1 EFL Cup test at Cardiff and are pursuing greater stability under Enzo Maresca as they travel to St. James' Park.
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