Newcastle vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction as Willock gives Magpies win

Newcastle aim to hold on to their place in the top four as they welcome Chelsea to St. James’ Park

Potter: Out of form Chelsea "can improve"

Newcastle host Chelsea in this Premier League clash which could have a big impact on the top four race. The Magpies sit third in the table after a seriously impressive start and will secure that place for the World Cup break if they defeat Graham Potter’s men at St. James’ Park. The hosts start the match six points clear of Chelsea and can extend that to nine making a top four finish tricky for the Blues.

Newcastle have won their last four matches, with Miguel Almiron playing like a man possessed with insatiable goal-scoring hunger. The forward won the Premier League’s player of the month award thanks to six goals in six games whilst Eddie Howe was also named manager of the month for leading the North East side up the table.

In contrast, the pressure on Potter is ramping up following a run of four Premier League games in a row without a win for Chelsea. Back-to-back defeats to Brighton and Arsenal are a significant concern ahead of the World Cup but Chelsea can ease the pressure by defeating Newcastle and closing the gap on the top four.

Follow all the action as Newcastle play Chelsea in their final match before the World Cup break:

Newcastle vs Chelsea

• FT Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea
• GOAL! 67’ - Willock opens the scoring for Newcastle with fine strike (NEW 1-0 CHE)
• Third placed Newcastle remain in top four with victory
• Chelsea now eight points away from top four

[12 November 2022 10:31 · Michael Jones]

Man City vs Brentford

The final weekend for Premier League action before the World Cup gets underway at the Etihad stadium where Manchester City will host Brentford in the 12.30pm kick off.

Pep Guardiola’s side will have hopes off heading into the break at the top of the Premier League table but they will need to win against the Bees to do so. The current league leaders, Arsenal, are two points clear of City and take on Wolves later this evening so a win for the Manchester club this morning would put the pressure back on the Gunners.

Brentford are no pushovers though and will give it a go against the Premier League champions. Thomas Frank’s side are not in the best of form. They haven’t won in five games across all competitions including losing a Carabao Cup third round tie against League Two’s Gillingham (on penalties) last time out. The Bees are bolstered by the return of Ivan Toney who will hope to impress after missing out on a spot in Gareth Southgate’s England World Cup squad.

Afterwards there are five 3pm kick offs before Newcastle host Chelsea at 5.30pm and Wolves take on Arsenal in a late 7.45pm kick off to round out the day’s play.

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