Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Newcastle United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

As the top of the Premier League table condenses, Chelsea can end the weekend in the top four if they're able to protect their home pitch against a tricky Newcastle United side. The Blues sit seventh only three points behind Arsenal for a Champions League spot.

And welcome to our live blog of Chelsea vs Newcastle United. It is seventh place against 12th place, Chelsea have 14 points and have certainly had some good moments this season. Newcastle 12 points but yet to really get going.