Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea: 3 talkings points from decisive twist in Champions League race

• Eddie Howe spooks Chelsea with 3-4-3
• Nicolas Jackson sent off for visitors in what could prove to be significant defeat
• Magpies end the weekend in third

Newcastle edged closer to securing a Champions League berth by beating direct top-five rival Chelsea 2-0 on Sunday afternoon.

The Magpies, who struggled to make the most of the Blues’ man disadvantage for the final hour of the contest, prevailed thanks to strikes at the start and end of the game. Impressive midfielders Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes were on the scoresheet for the hosts, who claimed their sixth successive Premier League win at St James’ Park.

Sunday’s result on Tyneside means Newcastle will end the weekend in third with two games to play, while Chelsea will slide to sixth should Nottingham Forest beat relegated Leicester City at home.

How the game unfolded

An early kick-off failed to deter a fervent Toon Army for this decisive duel. With Newcastle welcoming an in-form Chelsea team to St James’ Park สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที on Sunday. After the Blues opened proceedings with a set-piece, Sandro Tonali ensured the hosts got off to the perfect start.

The goal sequence encapsulated the very best of the Italian. Who dispossessed Romeo Lavia and distributed wide. Before ghosting behind Chelsea’s defence and finishing from Jacob Murphy’s cross at the back post.