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Chelsea have lost three of their last four Premier League games and failed to score in four of their last five on the road, which is why they are available at [1.77] to beat Newcastle at St James' Park.
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Newcastle have shown a fondness for the big occasion on their top-flight return, winning their first home game back 6-0, romping to a 5-1 victory in the Tyne-Wear derby and taking three points at the Emirates, as well as triumphing 4-3 in a Carling Cup tie at Stamford Bridge in what was effectively a reserve tie.
Their recent form suggests that the momentum that carried them to such an impressive start is beginning to dwindle though. They've taken just one point from the last nine available to them, and that was gained in a goalless draw when hosting struggling Fulham.
Only West Ham have picked up fewer points at home than the Magpies so far and as Chelsea have kept clean sheets on their last four visits to Tyneside, winning on three of those, Carlo Ancelotti's side will fancy their chances of sending the Toon Army home disappointed once again.
The Blues' midweek success against MSK Zilina was significant too, as while they weren't at their best, it was vital that they ended their mini losing streak and their dominant second-half display should help hush speculation that their successive defeats were a result of Ray Wilkins' departure.
Newcastle United v Chelsea
Kick-off: 1.30pm (Sunday)
Live on Sky Sports 1
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Published: 26 Nov 2010
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