Chelsea news and transfers LIVE - Early team news vs Newcastle, Nkunku injury boost, FFP stance

It's gameday for Chelsea as they head to the north east to take on Newcastle at St James' Park. The Blues can move to within just one point of Eddie Howe's men with a victory as they look to kick on from a positive week for the international break.Unfortunately for Mauricio Pochettino, he will be working without Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavia for at least another week or so as they both recover from injuries that have kept them out for the entire season so far. Nkunku is making great progress despite not being available but will be aiming for a full debut before long.As for the game itself, it is already splitting opinion. On one hand, it looks to be between two evenly matched sides but the Magpies have home advantage. However, with a horrendous injury record of their own and a dip in recent form Chelsea will fancy their chances of inflicting yet more pain on a top four/five rival.We'll have all the build-up from Newcastle as well as live reaction throughout the day, right here. Don't go anywhere! football.london Chelsea WhatsApp channel