Soccer-England: Newcastle hosts Chelsea in top-tier tussle.

Sports Network, The, February, 2003

Feb 28, 2003 (The Sports Network via COMTEX)

Newcastle, England (Sports Network) - Though Arsenal appears to be comfortably on its way to its second Premiership title in as many years with Manchester United five points adrift in the title race, the tussle for the table's third and fourth spots remains intriguing as Newcastle and Chelsea jockey for berths in Europe next year.

With the Tynesiders gaining yet another surprising win in Champions League in mid-week, Newcastle, on 52 points, looks to have the upper hand in Saturday's affair with Chelsea four points back of Sir Bobby Robson's side.

After dispatching of faltering Bundesliga outfit Leverkusen, Newcastle is hoping to keep afloat in Europe this season, well positioned for a push at...

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