EPL 2011: Chelsea v Newcastle United Live

Chelsea will take on Newcastle at Stamford Bridge in the English Premier League with some players having a lot to prove to the fans after losing to Man United last weekend. Newcastle played out a 2-1 win against Birmingham but were less than convincing in the second half.

Newcastle have had a welcome return to the Premier League this term and they will want to end this season with something that Mike Ashley and the fans can remember. That is why they could trouble Chelsea at the Bridge.

Chelsea scored a big win away from home in week 13 when they defeated West Bromwich Albion by a score of 0-3 at The Hawthorns. As a result of their win the side managed by former Brazil national side boss Luiz Felipe Scolari are in first place of the Premier League with 32 points, just ahead of 2nd place Liverpool on goal difference. The 32 points are the product of 10 wins 2 draws and just 1 loss with 32 goals scored and an impressive 4 goals conceded in 13 games. Their top scorer is Nicolas Anelka of France with 12.

Newcastle were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw at home in their match against Wigan Athletic at St. James' Park. Manager Joe Kinnear's club are now 17th in the Premiership with 13 points, just ahead of 18th place Blackburn Rovers. Their 13 points are the product of 3 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses with 17 goals scored and 21 conceded.