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:
Palmer speaks to Sky Sports
Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer is first to speak to Sky, and he says that Chelsea “don’t mind proving people wrong”.
“I try and go out there and play my game. That is what I do. I always try to enjoy my football game by game.
I try to not put pressure on myself. Many people on the outside try to put pressure on me to replicate what I did last season in terms of numbers.
“It is my second season playing football and I am still very, very young.”
Regarding Chelsea and fighting for top four, he said: “We just try to play our own game, block the noise out from the outside. We don’t mind proving people wrong.
“We are all young and we have a top coach, but there are improvements still.”
Chris Wilson27 October 2024 16:23
FT: Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
That result puts Chelsea back into the top four. They sit on 17 points, one behind Villa, and are above Arsenal on goal difference ahead of the Gunners’ match against Liverpool.
Newcastle remain in 12th, with 12 points from their first nine matches.
Chris Wilson27 October 2024 16:15
Elsewhere in the Premier League
Two more results to report from the Premier League.
In south London, Crystal Palace beat Spurs 1-0 thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta, while in east London, West Ham won 2-1 against Manchester United courtesy of a late penalty from Bowen.
Chris Wilson27 October 2024 16:12
FT: Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
Chris Wilson27 October 2024 16:08
FULL-TIME! Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
An entertaining match comes to an end in west London. Chelsea take a deserved three points at home after a game that was close overall, though they certainly deserved it more than Newcastle.
Chelsea move into the top four once again!
Chris Wilson27 October 2024 16:04
FULL-TIME! Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
FULL-TIME! The referee brings it to an end!
The corner comes in but it’s cleared and Chelsea take the three points!
Chris Wilson27 October 2024 16:03
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
Maybe time for one more chance for the away side as Pope has the ball in the Newcastle half and punts it forward. Good defending from Cacicedo though.
Newcastle win the throw but they can’t find the gaps. They lump it forward again and Willock plays it back across goal – and James comes in with a fine defensive header to clear it over his own goal!
Chris Wilson27 October 2024 16:02
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
Into the final of the allotted minutes, but there’ll be a couple of extra minutes due to the VAR check for the penalty.
Chris Wilson27 October 2024 16:01
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
Newcastle have a chance to build an attack but it’s all too disjointed. Dan Burn fizzes in a hopeful cutback but there’s nobody there.
Nkunku leads the counter but the whistle goes for offside.
Chris Wilson27 October 2024 15:59
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
There’s still time for the away side here but they have to get a move on, and it’s Chelsea who still have most of the ball. A chance for Newcastle here though as Nkunku concedes a free-kick and is booked.
Maresca is booked for his reaction too!
Chris Wilson27 October 2024 15:58