Newcastle United vs Chelsea: Kick-Off Nepal Time, Team News & Prediction as Isak, Palmer Battle for Top Scorer Status

Two of the Premier League’s most electric forwards go head-to-head as Alexander Isak’s red-hot Newcastle host Cole Palmer and a rejuvenated Chelsea side at St. James’ Park on Sunday, May 11.

🕖 Kick-off Time in Nepal

🗓️ Date: May 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:45 PM Nepal Time
🏟️ Venue: St. James’ Park, Newcastle

⚫⚪ Newcastle: Isak Leading a Relentless Final Push

After a frustrating 1-1 draw at home to Brighton, Newcastle know every point matters in the race for European qualification. The Magpies outshot Brighton 13-5, dominated for long stretches, but couldn’t close the game out.

Still, Alexander Isak continues to fly, sitting on 23 Premier League goals this season. The supporting cast — Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon — has chipped in too, as Eddie Howe’s team continue to boast the third-highest goal tally in the league (66).

🔵 Chelsea: Cole Palmer’s Season to Remember

Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues look like a team reborn. After a brilliant 3-1 win over Liverpool, Chelsea are suddenly looking like strong contenders for a top-six finish. With Palmer (15 goals, 8 assists) orchestrating the attack and Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernandez and Madueke firing alongside him, Chelsea have scored 62 goals in 35 games — sixth in the league.

The question now: Can this young team finish strong and secure Europe for next season?

🩺 Team News

Newcastle Key Players

• Alexander Isak – 23 goals, 6 assists
• Jacob Murphy – 8 goals, 10 assists
• Harvey Barnes – 9 goals, 4 assists
• Anthony Gordon – 6 goals, 6 assists

Chelsea Key Players

• Cole Palmer – 15 goals, 8 assists
• Nicolas Jackson – 10 goals, 5 assists
• Enzo Fernandez – 6 goals, 7 assists
• Noni Madueke – 7 goals, 3 assists

Full team news updates will be provided closer to kick-off.

📊 Stat Zone

• Newcastle and Chelsea are tied in goal differential (+21) — only Man City, Arsenal, and Liverpool are better.
• Newcastle are third in goals scored; Chelsea have tightened up defensively, conceding just 41 (3rd fewest).
• Chelsea have won back-to-back league matches just once since January — momentum still fragile.
• Newcastle are unbeaten in 6 of their last 7 home games.

🔮 Kirib Prediction

Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea
Both teams are chasing Europe and both have red-hot strikers. Expect an open, high-quality game with goals from both Isak and Palmer, and maybe even a dramatic finish at St. James’.