Chelsea vs Newcastle
Premier League
3:00pm Saturday 19th October
Stamford Bridge
(Att: 40513)
Chelsea moved into the Premier League top four since Marcos Alonsos late strike gave them a 1-0 win over Newcastle.
Chelsea eventually broke down a tenacious Toon since Alonso (73) struck a ferocious low effort after being fed up by Callum Hudson-Odoi around the remaining box.
The first half lacked any clear-cut opportunities as while in the second Tammy Abraham had three clear chances to score, either side of Alonsos winner Chelsea struggled to break a Newcastle side intent on enjoying the counter.
The result means Chelsea move into the top four whereas Newcastle fall into three.
Clear opportunities were difficult to come by, though the first half wasnt short on actions in each third. Newcastle utilized their speed from Joelinton, Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron to make a few issues for Chelsea, however, Kepa Arrizabalaga hadnt any shots to store as the traffic registered just 30 percent possession.
Chelsea came through Willians header broad and Mason Mounts turn and shot, saved by Martin Dubravka, but it stated it all that the first-half highlight came in the form of referee Andre Marriner falling over after being hit around the head with the ball.
Ross Barkley has been brought off with a bang with been struggling from the early minutes and Chelsea stepped things up .
Abraham headed over from an identical position minutes as Newcastle retreated, then hit the bar from the corner of Willian.
This was the debut of Christian Pulisic which caused Newcastle the troubles, and hed have graduated minutes after his introduction but for the heroic halt of Dubravka at his toes from point-blank selection.
The American was involved from the winner, however, because former Sunderland defender Alonso received game. Pulisic squared to the impressive Hudson-Odoi to nourish Alonso, and the Spaniard drive saw the corner despite Dubravka obtaining a bit.
Abraham someone left without the goal he deserved since a amazing last-ditch block was made by DeAndre Yedlin when the Chelsea striker had an open goal, although some late pressure from Newcastle, Chelsea acquired.
After five straight wins, along with also some adventure of breaking sides at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea will elaborate themselves as they begin to locate their feet.
Chelsea go to Ajax on Wednesday at 5.55pm at the Champions League, before a trip to Burnley at the Premier League on Saturday Night Football, live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event at 5.30pm. Newcastle host Wolves from the Premier League on Super Sunday at 2pm, live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event.
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