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“Paul Merson’s Bold Prediction: You Won’t Believe Who He Thinks Will Win Sunday’s Epic Showdown Between Chelsea and Newcastle
Newcastle United is going through a challenging phase, and their upcoming match against Chelsea on Sunday won’t make things any easier.
The Magpies head to Stamford Bridge after a loss to Brighton, and manager Eddie Howe is tasked with addressing their goalscoring difficulties. Newcastle hasn’t scored in their last three Premier League matches, with their last goal from open play coming during a 3-1 defeat to Fulham, courtesy of Harvey Barnes.
However, insiders believe that goals will soon come, likely from Alexander Isak, who scored a stunning goal at Stamford Bridge last season, although Newcastle ultimately lost 3-2.
Paul Merson shares his thoughts on the Chelsea vs. Newcastle matchup for Sportskeeda, expressing a lack of optimism for Newcastle’s chances. He predicts a comfortable win for Chelsea, citing their struggles against top teams like City and Liverpool, despite some decent performances.
Merson notes, “Chelsea should manage well against teams like Newcastle, who can be inconsistent. Enzo Maresca’s side needs a win quickly, especially since they’ve fallen out of the top four. If Aston Villa wins this weekend, the gap could widen further.”
He appreciated the defensive solidity that Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo provided in their last match but emphasized the need for better distribution to players like Cole Palmer.
Merson predicts a scoreline of Chelsea 3, Newcastle 1.
Historically, Newcastle has struggled at Stamford Bridge, losing both encounters there last season, including the league match and a penalty shootout in the Carabao Cup. Their last victory at Chelsea was on May 2, 2012, when Alan Pardew’s team won 2-0, highlighted by Papiss Cisse’s memorable goal.
Newcastle could use a similar moment of brilliance, but with Callum Wilson absent from training, their attacking options may be limited. As they start the weekend in ninth place, Eddie Howe urgently needs to secure points, but the task against Chelsea will be tough.
Following this match, Newcastle’s schedule remains difficult, as they will face Chelsea again in the cup, host Arsenal, and then travel to play Nottingham Forest.
