Team News: Loic Remy spearheads Chelsea attack at Newcastle United

Premier League champions Chelsea have made just one change for their trip to Newcastle United, with Loic Remy replacing Diego Costa up front.

Kurt Zouma retains his place in defence ahead of John Terry, partnering England international Gary Cahill at centre-half.

Struggling Newcastle welcome back Aleksandar Mitrovic from a three-game ban. He lines up in the attack alongside Ayoze Perez.

Young left-back Kevin Mbabu displaces Massadio Haidara in defence, while midfielder Florian Thauvin drops to the bench in favour of Vurnon Anita.

Newcastle United: rul; Janmaat, Mbemba, Coloccini, Mbabu; Sissoko, Anita, Colback, Wijnaldum; Perez, Mitrovic Subs: Elliot, Williamson, Lascelles, Obertan, Thauvin, de Jong, Toney

Chelsea: Begovic; Ivanovic, Zouma, Cahill, Azpilicueta; Matic, Fabregas; Pedro, Oscar, Hazard; Remy Subs: Blackman, Terry, Mikel, Ramires, Willian, Kenedy, Falcao

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