Strongest Chelsea Line-up To Face Newcastle United – Bench Luiz And Start Oscar

Midfield

It will be fascinating to see whom Mourinho chooses in the central defensive pairing, but I prefer Nemanja Matic partnering Brazilian Ramires in the middle of the park. David Luiz too is a likely candidate but I feel the long haired Brazilian will have to keep warming the sidelines. Talking of the attacking triumvirate behind the lone striker up front, Oscar, Willian and the magical Eden Hazard should start in their customary roles. While Hazard and Willian will look to create space on either flanks and put crosses in, Oscar will be linking up front in his preferred number ten role, playing the pocket of space behind the lone striker.