Guimaraes releases Joelinton on the left edge of the area. He hammers a low cross that is well read by Koulibaly, who nips in front of a Newcastle player ...
Especially as Newcastle are in the process of turning the Big Six into the Big Seven. Callum Wilson is only fit enough to be on the bench for Newcastle. He replaces Marc Cucurella in one of five changes from Chelsea's last league game, the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal. The teenage wing-back Lewis Hall, who started at Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, makes his Premier League debut for Chelsea. He collided with Broja in the first minute. The backpedalling Koulibaly can only head it to the edge of the area, where Almiron is lurking.
Newcastle entertain Chelsea this afternoon in a potentially important battle for a top-four Premier League spot.
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Chelsea will be looking to get back on track after back-to-back dismal Premier League defeats when they travel to a high-flying Newcastle United side in ...
Graham Potter has made four changes to his Chelsea side to face Newcastle United at St James' Park. Raheem Sterling is absent from the squad as the most ...
Newcastle welcome Chelsea to St James' Park in the Premier League this evening as the Magpies look for their fifth win in a row.If Eddie Howe?
Graham Potter makes four changes from our midweek Carabao Cup defeat in Manchester, with Mason Mount among those returning to the side.
Joe Willock's fine finish was enough to separate Chelsea and Newcastle as the Blues fall to their third consecutive Premier League defeat.
Armando Broja - The young striker had quite the battle with Sven Botman and was up for the battle with the Dutch defender. Was sent to wingback in the second half before returning to the centre of midfield and continued his efforts well. It was a shame he could not get closer to goal but had some impressive moments carrying the ball and offering Chelsea an outlet on the occasions they could release the ball upfield. Conor Gallagher - It was a very mixed evening for Gallagher with his defensive industry and contribution proving essential, but his struggle to retain possession when on the ball slowing Chelsea's ability to build attacks of their own. Some difficult moments but a performance he will benefit from overall. Lewis Hall - The 18-year-old had a couple of early, wayward passes but showed the same relentlessness as he did against Manchester City. Mateo Kovacic - It was a quiet outing from the Croatian midfielder who could not get on the ball in the centre of the pitch for Chelsea much like his Italian teammate. Saw more of the ball when Chelsea moved to three in midfield but was sloppy overall. He showed plenty of endeavour to get up and down the wing but had some sketchy moments up against the likes of Joe Willock. 6. The goalkeeper was comfortable in his usual business of claiming the ball in the air and making saves, however. Edouard Mendy - Newcastle's press ensured the Senegal international was tested with the ball at his feet to mixed success.