CHELSEA will be determined to put their Toon pummelling behind them with three points against Brighton TODAY at Stamford Bridge.
Three second-half goals helped Newcastle run riot against the Blues last weekend.
And as a result, Mauricio Pochettino’s have already fallen TWELVE points behind the Champions League spots.
However, Chelsea put on a show the last time they were at home by holding Treble-winners Manchester City to a 4-4 draw.
But they now face a Brighton side who are undefeated in their last seven fixtures across all competitions.
PADDY POWER WELCOME OFFER – Get £40 in free bet builder bets
Both managers will be without several key players for this crucial clash.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is being forced to continue without; Wesley Fofana (cruciate ligament), Carney Chukwuemeka (knee), Christopher Nkunku (knee), Trevoh Chalobah (hamstring), Ben Chilwell (hamstring), Romeo Lavia (ankle).
Marc Cucurella and Reece James have been suspended for accumulating more than five yellow cards at this stage of the season.
Elsewhere, Roberto De Zerbi will be without; Ansu Fati (muscular), Adam Webster (knock), Danny Welbeck (muscular), Pervis Estupian (muscular), Solly March (knee), Julio Cesar Encsio (knee) and Tariq Lamptey (muscular).
Mahmoud Dahoud and Lewis Dunk are also out following their straight red cards in previous games.
*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication
