
The international break is over, and the English Premier League resumes its schedule in earnest Saturday.
Fifth-place Chelsea hosts 16th-place Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge, and the pair of Rafa Benitez's former clubs is coming off big wins before the break. Chelsea easily dispatched Southampton 4-1 at St. Mary's Stadium on Oct. 6, while Newcastle picked up its second win over a "Big Six" side by beating struggling Manchester United at St. James' Park that same day.
Newcastle enters Matchweek 8 just one point clear of the relegation zone, while Chelsea trails the final Champions League place on goal-difference. It's only October, but managers Steve Bruce and Frank Lampard each could use the points in their respective chases.
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Here's how to watch Chelsea-Newcastle, exclusively streaming on NBC Sports Gold.
When: Saturday Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT
Live Stream: NBC Sports Gold
All but one match during Saturday's 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT will air only on NBC Sports Gold. Here is the remainder of the schedule:
Leicester City vs. Burnley
Bournemouth vs. Norwich City
Aston Villa vs. Brighton
Wolves vs. Southampton