Newcastle v Chelsea

By Matthew Jones
July 26 2003

Newcastle and Chelsea will meet in the Asia Cup fianl. The Magpies' defeated Birmingham City 2-1, to earn themselves a place in the final, while Chelsea brushed aside the Malaysian National side.

Just some team news ahead of the FA Premier League Asia Cup final - Newcaslte United vs Chelsea.

Chelsea will definitely be without Robert Huth after he left the field with a gash to the head against Malaysia. The Blues are also missing Mario Stanic, who has a bug.

Goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini is expected to come back after recovering from the same illness that Stanic currently has.

As for Newcastle, Laurent Robert is doubtful with a groin injury, and youngster Darren Ambrose is having shin problems.

Defender Titus Bramble is definately out with back spasms, but Jonathan Woodgate is to return in the centre of defence.

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