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Chelsea face Newcastle United in the final match of their Premier League season, with Frank Lampard taking charge of the last game of his interim managerial spell ahead of Mauricio Pochettino's expected arrival.
Defeat could see the Blues fall as far as 14th in the table, meaning that they could equal their lowest ever finish in the Premier League. Newcastle, meanwhile, could attain their highest top-flight finish since Sir Bobby Robson guided them to third place during the 2002/03 season.
Chelsea replaced Newcastle in the top four the following season, with Roman Abramovich's arrival bringing with it close to two decades of consistent silverware. However, the Magpies' ascent into the top four at, at Chelsea's expense, following the arrival of new ownership at both clubs could highlight a changing of the guard at the summit of English football.
Despite little to play for, Chelsea's fans will be keen to see a response following Thursday's 4-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester United. That win lifted United above Newcastle in the table, with the Magpies now needing a win and a United slip up in their match at home to Fulham.
Here is all of the key information you need ahead of the weekend's action:
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When is Chelsea vs Newcastle?
The match will take place at Stamford Bridge, London on Sunday, May 28, with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm (BST).
Chelsea lost 1-0 to Newcastle back in November ((Photo by George Wood/Getty Images))Is the match on TV?
Unfortunately not, with Sky Sports focusing on the relegation battle by showing Leicester City v West Ham United and Everton v Bournemouth, also showing Aston Villa's bid to secure European football at home to Brighton. BT Sport, meanwhile, have coverage of Leeds United v Spurs.
Chelsea vs Newcastle odds from Betfred
- Chelsea - 7/4
- Draw - 13/5
- Newcastle - 11/8
*odds subject to change
Team news:
Chelsea remain without long-term absentees Benoit Badiashile, Armando Broja, Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella, N'Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, while Frank Lampard has revealed that Reece James will also be unfit for the match with Mason Mount facing a race to return to action.
Lampard said: "Reece won’t be fit and Mason is going to be really tight," He continued. "Reece came out [at training] on Wednesday and he went back in. He had a little bit of an awareness but we hope the scan says there is no real damage. It is probably just a little reminder that it is a bit too early to be out."
Meanwhile, Eddie Howe has revealed that Joelinton and Javier Manquillo will both miss out, with the pair joining Jamaal Lascelles, Emil Krafth, Nick Pope, Matt Ritchie and Joe Willock on a lengthy injury list.