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Former Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has given a bold prediction about the Newcastle and Chelsea clash at St. James’ Park this Sunday
The game carries an immense importance with just two matchdays left. Newcastle and Chelsea are neck-and-neck in the race for a top-five Premier League finish and potentially a Champions League berth.
Only goal difference separates fourth-placed Newcastle and fifth-placed Chelsea. Both teams know a win here doesn’t guarantee Europe’s top tournament, but it would take them one massive step closer.
Newcastle dropped points last week in a 1-1 draw at Brighton but have been unstoppable at home. They've won five straight Premier League games at St James' Park, scoring 18 goals.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are unbeaten in their last five, but only one of those was an away league win, which was a last-gasp comeback at Fulham.
Chelsea’s Thursday night Conference League semi-final saw heavy rotation, with only Marc Cucurella featuring in both recent lineups.
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Meanwhile, Newcastle, fresh off a rest week, prepare for their 46th match of the season across all competitions, with 28 wins so far.
If Chelsea lose here, their final day clash at Nottingham Forest could turn into a do-or-die scenario. For Newcastle, a win could all but seal a return to Europe’s elite competition..
Mark Lawrenson gives his prediction
Speaking ahead of the tie, Lawrenson said as quoted by THE MAG , “This is another huge game"
“And what a nice, easy, trip it will be for the Chelsea fans popping up to Newcastle for midday on a Sunday! “Chelsea played on Thursday and changed everyone but, Newcastle, I just really like this team and how they go about it.
His final prediction? “Newcastle 2 Chelsea 1.”
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