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Stamford Bridge looks deserted ahead of Chelsea's clash against Newcastle United.

The Blues host the Magpies on Sunday afternoon, their first home match since Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK Government.

The 55-year-old's assets were frozen on Thursday following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a move to derail his attempts to offload the club.

The Premier League also took the decision to disqualify the Blues owner as director of the club.

It's business as usual for Thomas Tuchel's men, however, as they do their best to put the off-field issues to the back of their minds.

But Stamford Bridge doesn't have the same pre-match buzz around it with the stadium looking deserted ahead of kick-off against Eddie Howe's men.

The club shop is also closed with Chelsea unable to sell any official merchandise due to Abramovich's sanctions. Security can be seen lined up outside the concourse which is also shut to supporters.

Signs for Chelsea's last home match against Brentford are still up too instead of displaying this afternoon's clash against Newcastle.

Abramovich announced he was ready to put Chelsea up for sale, ending his 19-year