Chelsea know they must beat Newcastle if they are to stand a chance of salvaging Champions League football next season.
The Blues slipped to a disappointing draw at home to Huddersfield on Wednesday, meaning they must now rely on Brighton beating Liverpool at Anfield if they are to overtake the Reds in fourth.
Antonio Conte, who made six changes in midweek, could also have one eye on the FA Cup final against Manchester United six days later.
He will be hoping first-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has recovered from a back injury by then.