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
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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
93 mins
So Newcastle get a second chance to take something, but will they capitalise?
Sean Longstaff was booked for dissent in the meantime.
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
91 mins
PENALTY OVERTURNED!
It was certainly fleeting contact from Burn, and Simon Hooper goes to the screen before overturning his decision.
We’re into the second of six minutes of added time here.
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
90 mins
PENALTY TO CHELSEA!
Chelsea burst forward and Nkunku surges into the box. Burn has his hands all over him and he drags the Frenchman down as he checked back inside - it’s given, but there’s a VAR check.
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
88 mins
Chelsea are closing the game out and they win a goal kick after the ball forward runs out of play.
Newcastle make two changes as Osula and Kelly replace Hall and Joelinton.
Another goal in east London – Jarrod Bowen has converted a penalty to put West Ham 2-1 up against Manchester United.
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
87 mins
Half a chance for Chelsea as Joelinton is dispossessed on the edge of his own box, but Nkunku dwells on the ball for too long and his shot is blocked.
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
85 mins
Now Sanchez is booked for delaying a restart.
Into the final five minutes of normal time and Newcastle are throwing themselves forward , but Chelsea do look fairly comfortable.
Another attack breaks down as Neto runs it into Pope.
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
83 mins
Newcastle lump a long free-kick forward but they’re penalised for a foul from Burn.
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
81 mins
CHANCE!
Newcastle’s turn to build patiently now, but they can’t find an opening and Palmer wins possession. He exchanges passes with Nkunku in the box before laying it off to Mudryk. The Ukrainian is in plenty of space but he can only fire his shot straight at Pope!
Will Chelsea live to rue that missed opportunity?
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
80 mins
Chelsea aren’t committing as many men forward now, and are trying to take the sting out of the Newcastle attack.
They build patiently, exchanging passes in midfield before the attack breaks down.
In east London, Casemiro has levelled things for Manchester United against West Ham.
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