Chelsea were right to be disappointed when they lost to Liverpool at Anfield last weekend given how well they played, but they already proved under Enzo Maresca that they are one of the better teams in the Premier League when Newcastle visit on Sunday (10am ET). came.

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“The performance was very good,” Maresca said after the match. “We don’t like losing games or dropping points, but if there is a way to do it, this is the way. … Overall we were in control of the game and for most parts we dominated the game. It was Chelsea’s first defeat since opening day (against Manchester City), and only the best of the best in the PL can say they have beaten the Blues in recent times. Only three PL defeats since the beginning of February, against Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool. Of course, the first fifteen games of that series came under Mauricio Pochettino, but the PL’s youngest average starting XI continues to improve by leaps and bounds under Maresca. Cole Palmer already has 6 goals and 5 assists this season (eight appearances), but Nicolas Jackson is also in rich form (13 goals and assists in his last 13 league games) with Noni Madueke (4 goals in 7 games this season) and Jadon Sancho (3 assists in 5 games) made many contributions of his own.

On the one hand, only two teams have conceded fewer goals than Newcastle (eight), meaning Eddie Howe’s side have been present in every game this season. On the other hand, only four teams (including Manchester United) have scored fewer goals than the Magpies (also eight; they had scored 20 at this point last season). Case in point: last weekend’s defeat to Brighton, in which Newcastle had twice as many shots as the Seagulls and had 60 percent of the ball, but couldn’t find the back of the net and lost 1-0. A week earlier it was the same story – beating Everton with 68 percent possession – in a scoreless draw, and so Newcastle find themselves in the middle of a four-match winless run. Anthony Gordon signed a new long-term contract this week, Alexander Isak is back in the fold and Callum Wilson is nearing a return from injury.

How to watch Chelsea vs Newcastle live, stream link and start time

Kickoff time: 10 a.m. ET Sunday (October 27)
Location: Stamford Bridge, London
TV channel: USA network
Stream: Watch live on NBC.com

Chelsea vs Newcastle live score: 1-0

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Chelsea vs Newcastle live updates – By Nick Mendola

Danger from Newcastle

Harvey Barnes has an opportunity blocked by a sliding Malo Gusto, after which Sandro Tonali’s bid for the loose ball is also blocked by Reece James.

Nicolas Jackson goal! Chelsea 1-0 Newcastle (18th minute)

This one doesn’t come from the board.

Cole Palmer ambitiously tries to cut through traffic and succeeds!

Pedro Neto has beaten a crooked Valentino Livramento and sends a perfect square ball across the pitch for the in-form Jackson to blast past Nick Pope.

Bruno Guimaraes’ penalty

Guimaraes is furious and claims an injury in the 18 after Alexander Isak played the Brazilian in the penalty area.

Isak was brought down by Levi Colwill, but the contact took place outside the box. Since the referee did not call a foul, it cannot be retroactively applied to the play as a mere foul.

Cole Palmer scores, but is he offside?

This will be razor thin as Cole Palmer ran onto Nicolas Jackson’s through ball and slid a beautiful, accurate low shot over the line from the far post.

Palmer is next to Bruno Guimaraes, but slightly offside! Newcastle is saved.

Still, a warning shot.

Chelsea vs Newcastle team news, analyzed

Of Chelsea’s Sunday starters, only Pedro Neto started in the midweek win at Panathinaikos, playing 61 minutes, while none of Enzo Maresca’s Conference League substitutes are in the 11th. Newcastle are without Anthony Gordon, who has suffered a knock, while Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles are still missing from a hampered backline. Ex-Chelsea star Lewis Hall will have to field a new team at the left-back position.

Chelsea line-up

Sanchez, James, Fofana, Colwill, Gusto, Lavia, Caicedo, Madueke, Palmer, Neto, Jackson

Newcastle line-up

Pope, Hall, Branden, Schar, Livramento, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Almiron, Isak, Barnes

Chelsea team news, focus

OUT: Omari Kellyman (thigh)

Newcastle team news, focus

OUT: Sven Botman (knee), Jamaal Lascelles (knee), Kieran Trippier (hamstring), Callum Wilson (back) | Doubtful: Martin Dubravka (knee)

Chelsea vs Newcastle prediction

It’s difficult to see Newcastle kick-starting the season against Chelsea based on current form, but there will be plenty of chances on the counter and that’s when the Magpies will be at their best. Close, but not quite. Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle.