Eddie Howe's side host Enzo Maresca's Blues at St. James' Park on Saturday, 10 May but the league clash will now kick-off at 12.30pm BST, which will be shown live on TNT Sports.

The game will be moved to Sunday, 11 May, remaining live on TNT Sports, should Chelsea be scheduled to play in the UEFA Conference League [kick-off 12pm BST] the preceding Thursday.

Any further alterations to United's fixture schedule will be confirmed on newcastleunited.com in due course.