Chelsea will host Newcastle in the Premier League today as the club return to Stamford Bridge for the first time since owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK Government.
The news threw Chelsea into chaos but the club have been allowed to continue “football-related activities” after being handed a special license; they defeated Norwich on Thursday amid the uncertainty.
The result strengthened Chelsea’s grasp on a top-four place while Thomas Tuchel will also have one eye on the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Lille on Wednesday.
Chelsea face Newcastle that is in form and pulled further away from the relegation zone with a 2-1 win at Southampton on Thursday.
Eddie Howe’s side have won six of their last seven games and are now closer to the top half than they are to the bottom three.
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