Eddie Howe has shared how he plans to get his Newcastle United side to nullify the threat of Cole Palmer when they face Chelsea.

Newcastle United travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, looking to recover from a four-game winless streak in the Premier League as they face a Chelsea side aiming for a return to the top four. Eddie Howe’s Magpies have struggled to find the net in recent weeks,

Newcastle failed to score from open play again at the weekend, a cause for concern given their attacking numbers are down in all key areas

Updates as Magpies head coach Eddie Howe speaks to the media ahead of Sunday's Premier League at Stamford Bridge

Eddie Howe’s decision to name Bruno Guimaraes as Newcastle United ’s captain took many by surprise, including The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, who has called out the gaffer for his decision under a veil of “skepticism.”

Callum Wilson will miss Newcastle United’s next three matches after feeling “some tightness in his body”, head coach Eddie Howe has confirmed. The 32-year-old has not featured for his club this season after sustaining a back injury before the beginning of the campaign.

Howe revealed that while he had not picked up any new injury, the striker is still not at the stage where he can be part of a matchday squad, and will miss both games with Chelsea

Eddie Howe and Newcastle have suffered a blow ahead of their Premier League clash with Chelsea at the weekend as the return of Callum Wilson has been delayed further.

Callum Wilson of Newcastle during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Newcastle United at Turf Moor on May 04, 2024 in Burnley, England. (Ph