PETER LOVENKRANDS has been given his first Premier League start of the season as Newcastle United look to stay fourth against Chelsea.
The Danish striker looks set to start on the left of midfield in the absence of suspended Jonas Gutierrez. Otherwise it is the same team that started at Manchester United seven days ago.
NEWCASTLE UNITED (4-4-2): Krul; Simpson, S Taylor, Coloccini, R Taylor; Obertan, Guthrie, Cabaye, Lovenkrands; Ben Arfa, Ba. Subs: Santon, Gosling, Shola Ameobi, Sammy Ameobi, Harper (gk), Perch, Best.
CHELSEA (4-3-3): Cech; Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole; Romeu, Ramires, Lampard; Sturridge, Drogba, Mata. Subs: Turnbull (gk), Torres, Malouda, Meireles, Bosingwa, Kalou, Bertrand.
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