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TNT Sports to show Newcastle United v Chelsea in May showdown as race for UEFA Champions League places intensifies
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Updated 03/04/2025 at 16:35 GMT+1
As the battle for the top spots in the Premier League standings continues to heat up, there is an intriguing encounter to look forward to with Newcastle United hosting Chelsea live on TNT Sports and discovery+ in May. Eddie Howe's side are currently just one point above Enzo Maresca's Blues with the two sides occupying fifth and sixth places in the table. Manchester City are in fourth.
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TNT Sports and discovery+ will bring you another mouthwatering Premier League clash with Newcastle United taking on Chelsea in May as the season begins to reach its finale.
There will be a huge amount to play for as the newly crowned Carabao Cup champions host Chelsea at St James' Park in Gameweek 36 - with UEFA Champions League places on the line.
Due to the Premier League's favourable standing in the race for an extra Champions League spot, a top-five finish is the goal for all sides vying for a place among Europe's elite.
The race to secure a spot looks to be heading for an epic finale, with just four points separating fourth-place Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion in eighth.
Wedged firmly in that battle are Newcastle and Chelsea, and their May 10 meeting at 12:30 UK time could have significant implications concerning who will be battling it out in the Champions League next season.
Eddie Howe's side have enjoyed a return to form in the Premier League, battling to victories over West Ham and Brentford either side of their historic Carabao Cup feat - which saw them end a 70-year trophy drought with victory over Liverpool at Wembley.
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Alexander Isak has been at the heart of his side's success this season, and he notched his 20th Premier League goal of the season against The Bees on Wednesday.
Chelsea, meanwhile, slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal before the international break. They face Tottenham Hotspur later on Thursday and could jump into fourth place with victory against Ange Postecoglou's side.
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Enzo Maresca's Blues have not triumphed over a side outside the relegation zone in the Premier League since their 2-1 victory over West Ham United at the start of February, but still stand in good stead for a top-five finish.
The clash in May will also see the use of semi-automated offside technology, after the Premier League announced its introduction from Gameweek 32 - starting with Manchester City's clash against Crystal Palace on April 12 - also live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
The meeting between Newcastle and Chelsea is subject to potentially being rearranged for Sunday, May 11 (12:00 kick-off) should Maresca's side reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League.
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