Sol Campbell insists Newcastle can upset champions Chelsea

21 September 2010 19:31
As Chris Hughton prepares to field a weakened side at Chelsea, and finally hand Sol Campbell his Newcastle debut, the former England defender has insisted they should have nothing to fear from the Premier League champions.[LNB]Campbell is one of at least six changes Hughton is expected to make for Wednesday's Carling Cup clash at Stamford Bridge. [LNB]Andy Carroll, Wayne Routledge, Kevin Nolan, Joey Barton and Mike Williamson are all expected to step down from the side which beat Everton at the weekend.[LNB] Toon bare Sol: Campbell is set to make his first start for Newcastle[LNB]Rookie Swedish keeper Ole Soderberg deputises for Tim Krul following Steve Harper's dislocated shoulder at Goodison Park.[LNB]'We are up against the best team in the country and they seem to have the perfect game,' said Hughton. [LNB]'But I will make significant changes. We are certainly in a better position now squad-wise to do that.'[LNB]Campbell, who made his debut against Chelsea for Tottenham 18 years ago, won the Carling Cup with Hughton at Spurs. [LNB] Hands on: Youngster Tim Krul impressed between the sticks against Everton[LNB]He said: 'Nothing is easy in life, so we have to roll our sleeves up and get on with it. The main thing is being out there and smelling the environment of a football arena again.[LNB]'We have to be mindful of what they have done already but we have to go there with the best plan. I just want to get out there now. It is a great game for us against one of the best teams in the world.'[LNB]  Chelsea's attack is enough to keep you awake at night, says Newcastle boss Chris HughtonManchester City boss Mancini warns that Given will not be sold cheaply Colin Young: North east pair need to feel fringe benefits of Carling CupNEWCASTLE UNITED FC

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