Chelsea vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Cole Palmer goal proves decisive
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle: Enzo Maresca’s side moved into the top four with victory
Chelsea moved themselves into the top four of the Premier League with a well deserved 2-1 victory over Newcastle a Stamford Bridge.
The Blues dominated and controlled possession in the first half with Eddie Howe’s Magpies looking uncharacteristically uneasy as the match went on. Cole Palmer, always eager to impress, had the ball in the back of the net with six minutes only for the goal to be ruled out for an offside in the build-up.
However, it didn’t take Chelsea long before they went ahead. Palmer released Pedro Neto down the left wing and he squared to Nicolas Jackson for a tap-in after a quick counter attack.
Alexander Isak managed to pull one back with an awkwardly taken equaliser to send the teams into the break on level terms but it was Palmer who had the last word. Less than two minutes after the restart he slotted past Nick Pope to secure the points for the hosts.
Relive the action with our live blog below:
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
55 mins
Lavia is booked for delaying the restart, and there’s a bit of a lull in attacking activity here as Madueke’s through ball goes out for a goal kick.
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
54 mins
It feels like a crucial point in the game now, as Chelsea could essentially win it here if they keep this up.
Gusto fires a shot well over, but Newcastle look very ragged and disjointed at the moment.
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
51 mins
Another Chelsea counter ends with Madueke hitting a weak shot at Pope. The home side are dominating once again though.
Newcastle look a bit shocked out there.
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
49 mins
So the home side are ahead once more – can they keep their lead (or even extend it) this time?
They almost do, as the cross comes in from Madueke. Neto rises early and gets above Livramento, but he crashes his header against the post!
GOAL! Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
47 mins
GOAL! And the home side lead within a couple of minutes of kick-off!
Newcastle lose possession on halfway and Caicedo threads it to Palmer. He drives towards the box and hits a low shot to the near post – Pope gets a hand to it but he can’t keep it out!
KICK-OFF! Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle
The away side get the second half underway in West London.
HALF-TIME! Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle
The teams are coming back out at Stamford Bridge, so we’re moments away from the second half.
HALF-TIME! Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle
And back at Stamford Bridge, we have an intriguing second half ahead of us between Chelsea and Newcastle.
The home side certainly dominated large parts of the first half and looked the more dangerous of the two teams. This dominance showed as Nicolas Jackson put the home side ahead within the first 20 minutes.
But the home defence switched off for a moment to allow Isak in to equalise, and since then it has been a little more equal.
Chelsea have certainly been the better of the two sides though, and they’ll fancy their chances of grabbing a win here.
Both sides will certainly need to be more clinical, and more solid at the back, if they are to come away with a win though.
HALF-TIME! Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle
A note from around London – West Ham and Manchester United are currently level at the break, while Crystal Palace are defending a precarious lead at home to Spurs.
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