Eddie Howe has shared how he plans to get his Newcastle United side to nullify the threat of Cole Palmer when they face Chelsea.

Newcastle United and Eddie Howe have been dealt a late injury blow ahead of facing Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Anthony Gordon sidelined

Harvey Barnes is the man most supporters want to see recalled, with United's top goalscorer back in our Fans XI in place of Jacob Murphy. The former Leicester winger prefers the left flank, also favoured by Anthony Gordon, but Howe knows both are capable of playing on the right.

Newcastle failed to score from open play again at the weekend, a cause for concern given their attacking numbers are down in all key areas

Newcastle United travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, looking to recover from a four-game winless streak in the Premier League as they face a Chelsea side aiming for a return to the top four. Eddie Howe’s Magpies have struggled to find the net in recent weeks,

There was no lavish, £200m-plus spend on Tyneside, as Howe welcomed two backup goalkeepers, Lloyd Kelly on a free transfer and an inexperienced striker in William Osula to his ranks after Hall's permanent move was confirmed.

Eddie Howe has taken the brave route with these two Newcastle United players. Two signings made within a couple of weeks of each other. Now regulars in this current Newcastle United team. The easy/lazy option on transfers is to go for known players,

Newcastle United are hoping to end a run of four Premier League games without a victory when they visit Chelsea this afternoon (kick-off 2pm).

Newcastle United are aiming to banish the demons of last weekend’s defeat against Brighton when they face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Howe revealed that while he had not picked up any new injury, the striker is still not at the stage where he can be part of a matchday squad, and will miss both games with Chelsea