Chelsea and Newcastle United go head-to-head for the third time this campaign as Eddie Howe's side seek revenge for their heartbreaking Carabao Cup exit.
The Magpies welcomed Mauricio Pochettino's men to St James' Park in November as claimed a 4-1 victory following goals from Alexander Isak, Jamaal Lascelles, Joelinton and Anthony Gordon.
But while United got the upper hand in the Premier League meeting, it was Chelsea's time to celebrate in December when they dumped Howe's men out of the Carabao Cup on penalties. Newcastle were leading via Callum Wilson's opener until stoppage time but a Kieran Trippier mistake gifted Mykhailo Mudryk an equaliser.
Trippier is among the players who won't be involved this evening after picking up a calf injury during the victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out. Chelsea have also picked up two fresh injuries from their draw at Brentford with Levi Colwill and Ben Chilwell ruled out.
While Newcastle's absentee list has eased in recent weeks with the likes Alexander Isak, Joe Willock and Elliot Anderson returning, Chelsea have been dealt a number of fresh injury blows. We take a look at the latest injury news from both camps:
5. Nick Pope - out
Howe says Pope won't return until April after undergoing surgery on a dislocated shoulder in December. | Getty Images
6. Lewis Hall - out
The 19-year-old is ineligible to face his parent club. | Getty Images
7. Matt Targett - doubt
Targett is back training with his teammates after three months out but the visit to Chelsea could come too soon. | Getty Images
8. Carney Chukwuemeka - doubt
Chukwuemeka has returned to training following an ankle injury but remains a doubt for the visit of Newcastle. | Getty Images