Chelsea vs Newcastle: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Premier League clash

Chelsea host Newcastle this weekend looking to keep pace their Premier League top-four rivals.

The Blues are currently four points off Tottenham in third and need to bounce back from their disappointing goalless draw with Southampton last time out.

The Magpies, meanwhile, are still struggling this season and need a positive result to get them away from the relegation zone.

What time does Chelsea vs Newcastle kick off?

The Premier League fixture will take place on Saturday, January 12.

It will kick off at 5.30pm.

What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?

This game will be shown live on BT Sport 1 with coverage starting from 5pm.

BT Sport customers can live stream it online or via the BT Sport mobile app.

EE mobile subscribers can also catch the match for FREE by texting SPORT to 150.

What is the team news?

Alvaro Morata is an injury doubt for Chelsea this weekend.

The striker missed Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Tottenham with a minor hamstring problem.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is out with a back problem while Cesc Fabregas will not be considered ahead of his likely move to Monaco.

Newcastle duo Federico Fernandez and Mohamed Diame could both feature despite struggling with hip injuries.