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Coaches Under Pressure: Newcastle vs. Chelsea
20 Dec
Summary
- Both Newcastle and Chelsea have struggled to build consistent momentum this season.
- Both teams recently secured Carabao Cup wins amidst underlying team troubles.
- The match is set to kick off at 12:30 PM GMT, adding pressure for the festive period.

Two teams and their head coaches, Eddie Howe and Enzo Maresca, find themselves on parallel paths of inconsistency as they meet at St James' Park. Both Newcastle and Chelsea secured midweek Carabao Cup victories, but these wins did little to fully mask their struggles to build sustained momentum this season.
Newcastle currently sits 12th in the league, yet is only six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. Their recent performances have been a mixed bag, including a notable home win against Manchester City and a rout at Everton, contrasted with recent Champions League stumbles and a disappointing derby defeat.
Chelsea's form, while marginally better, also reveals vulnerability. Save for a European defeat, they too have been prone to lackluster displays when momentum threatens to build. The pressure is palpable on both dugouts as the demanding festive period approaches, potentially setting the stage for a captivating contest.




