It’s going to be another epic battle as Newcastle United welcome Chelsea Fc to the St. James Park. The Jose Mourinho-led side will be hoping to improve on their winning-streak having ‘controversially’ defeated the Gunners last weekend 2 – 0.
Newcastle lost their last game 2 – 1 at home to Watford and will be
hoping to get out of the bottom-three by trying to upset the champions.
Chelsea will be without striker Diego Costa having been banned three
games for improper conduct last weekend.
Naij.com shares with you the live updates of the game.
Team List:
Newcastle United: Tim Krul, Fabricio Coloccini, Chancel Mbemba, Kevin Mbabu, Daryl Janmaat, Jack Colback, Georginio Wijnaldum, Moussa Sissoko, Ayoze, Vurnon Anita, Aleksandar Mitrovic
Coach: Steve McClaren
Chelsea: Asmir Begovic, Branislav Ivanovic, Kurt Zouma, Gary Cahill, Cesar Azpilicueta, Cesc Fabregas, Oscar Eden Hazard, Pedro Rodriguez, Nemanja Matic Loic Remy
Coach: Jose Mourinho
90+ SUBSTITUTION: Siem De Jong comes on for Moussa Sissoko
90+ Four minutes of extra time given
88′ Almost a goal for Chelsea. Another chance for Chelsea and Tim Krul makes a superb save to keep out Ramires’ header
86′ GOOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!!! Willian scores from an indirect freekick to put Chelsea level. Will Chelsea fancy winning this???
83′ SUBSTITUTION: Debutant Ivan Toney replaces Aleksandar Mitrović, who leaves to a standing ovation
82′ PEDRO MISSES a glorious chance. Fabregas delivers probably the pass of the season to Pedro who is one on one. The attacker however decides to shoot way over the bar
81′ Hazard looks back to his best, he dribbles past three defenders, tries to shoot but his effort is blocked by the impressive Mbabu
80′ Newcastle defending with their lives now.
78′ GOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!! Ramires smashes home for Chelsea. Zouma picks ot Hazard with a long ball, the Belgian feeds Ramires who shoots from 25 yards and scores a beauty
73′ Falcao finds himself in all kinds of space in the box and shoots but Krul saves amazingly. Offside anyway
70′ Chelsea now committing too many fouls against the Magpies. Pedro fouls Mbabu while Cahill fouled Mitrovic all in the space of one minute
69′ Yellow card for Branislav Ivanović for a foul on Aleksandar Mitrović.
65′ Mitrović tracks all the way back to his own byline to win possession before being fouled. Some shift by the big man so far.
61′ SUBSTITUTION: Falcao is now on for Remy and Willian for Matic.
60′ GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!!! From a second consecutive corner, Wijnaldum is unmarked as he stoops to head in. Newcastle 2 – 0 Chelsea.
56′ Newcastle under pressure but Mbemba wins the ball, beats his man and sends the ball out off a Chelsea man. Superb defending. Falcao warming up for the Blues
53′ SUBSTITUTION: Gabriel Obertan replaces Jack Colback, who was carrying a knock.
52′ Missed opportunity for Chelsea again. Remy is found unmarked in the box by Oscar but his header is just over the bar
52′ Pedro tries a half volley but misses the ball, Ayoze tries to counter but Pedro regains possession
50′ ALMOST FOR CHELSEA!!! Fabregas crosses for Remy who heads straight at Krul
49′ Chelsea have been the attacking team in this second half but the Newcastle defense is standing strong
47′ The blues seem to lack cohesion in the first 45 minutes. The home fans have also been another problem Chelsea are struggling to contain. The keep booing every Chelsea move.
46′ Chelsea restarts the second half. Can the blues rescue something here?
HT’ At the break at the St James’, it’s the Chelsea FC which lost only three games in the whole of last season have lost three this season and are trailing again. What a half.
45′ Into stoppage-time now, can the blues get back into the game before half-time? Two minutes injury-time for this half.
43′ The home fans are now in the ‘heavens’. Singing and cheering their players.
42′ GOOOaaalll! Ayoze Perez smashes the ball into the net. Zouma caught in a no-man’s land. It’s Newcastle 1 – 0 Chelsea. It was a deserved goal.
39′ A Newcastle player seems to have handled the ball in the 18,
Chelsea players call for penalty but the centre-referee shakes his head;
Play On!
37′ Haha! A bullet-shot by Fabregas from about 25 yards out was parried away by Krul, in what was regarded as his first duty in the game. Good save!
35′ Confident play by Newcastle around the Chelsea area and Janmaat’s shot was blocked by Matic.
34′ So far, it’s all about the home team, however, Colback has just been issues a yellow, for a foul on Hazard.
30′ Remy wins a corner from Coloccini. Ivanovic and Cahill comes forward to try their luck; but the ball was eventually cleared.
28′ A one-two between Janmaat and Mitrovic almost cost Chelsea. Asmir Begovic saves the blues yet again.
27′ Chelsea keeps losing possession as Matic in his bid to get the ball, fouls Colback.
26′ Anita with a delicious cross into the Chelsea area……, Zouma clears with a header. Throw-in to Newcastle United.
24′ Mbabu has been a thorn in the flesh for Ivanovic. He keeps piling the pressure on the Chelsea-man. So far, both sides have shown flashes and the game could go either way.
22′ A heavy challenge by Mbabu on Pedro leaves the referee with no choice than to stop proceedings. Referee cautions the player.
19′ The home team tries to take the counter, but the Chelsea defence stalls the move.
18′ Chelsea trying to play with precision. Knocking the ball around. A through ball to Oscar…..Janmaat repels the attack for the third time.
16′ Good header by Aleksandar Mitrovic, heads wide. Another Newcastle attack, but Sissoko’s shot rolls wide.
15′ Hazard down on the turf. Janmaat seems to have elbowed him, but the referee calms the situation.
13′ Mbabu with a good try….Good save Begovic.
12. Loic Remy just missed a begging chance! Ivanovic squared the ball through to him, but he effort went wide.
11′ The blues still cant get their rhythm as they are struggling to play their style of football.
9′ Jose Mourinho seems to be worried. Dishing-out orders to his men to try get the early goal. Good play by Sissoko as Matic puts the ball into touch. Throw-in Newcastle United
7′ Zouma rushes forward to clear the ball into touch. He looks so bright for today’s encounter. However Newcastle really need a hero today. Who could that be?
5′ Good through-ball to Hazard…., Janmaat with a good sliding tackle, clears the danger; with an applause from the fans.
4′ Zouma with a thunderous shot! Sails wide.
3′ Hazard with the first real attack here; however he was brought-down for the first freekick of this encounter.
1′ Newcastle get us underway here at the St James’ Park and the home fans seem to be ready for this task; urging their players to take the challenge.
Naij.com shares with you the live updates of the game.
Team List:
Newcastle United: Tim Krul, Fabricio Coloccini, Chancel Mbemba, Kevin Mbabu, Daryl Janmaat, Jack Colback, Georginio Wijnaldum, Moussa Sissoko, Ayoze, Vurnon Anita, Aleksandar Mitrovic
Coach: Steve McClaren
Chelsea: Asmir Begovic, Branislav Ivanovic, Kurt Zouma, Gary Cahill, Cesar Azpilicueta, Cesc Fabregas, Oscar Eden Hazard, Pedro Rodriguez, Nemanja Matic Loic Remy
Coach: Jose Mourinho
90+ SUBSTITUTION: Siem De Jong comes on for Moussa Sissoko
90+ Four minutes of extra time given
88′ Almost a goal for Chelsea. Another chance for Chelsea and Tim Krul makes a superb save to keep out Ramires’ header
86′ GOOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!!! Willian scores from an indirect freekick to put Chelsea level. Will Chelsea fancy winning this???
83′ SUBSTITUTION: Debutant Ivan Toney replaces Aleksandar Mitrović, who leaves to a standing ovation
82′ PEDRO MISSES a glorious chance. Fabregas delivers probably the pass of the season to Pedro who is one on one. The attacker however decides to shoot way over the bar
81′ Hazard looks back to his best, he dribbles past three defenders, tries to shoot but his effort is blocked by the impressive Mbabu
78′ GOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!! Ramires smashes home for Chelsea. Zouma picks ot Hazard with a long ball, the Belgian feeds Ramires who shoots from 25 yards and scores a beauty
73′ Falcao finds himself in all kinds of space in the box and shoots but Krul saves amazingly. Offside anyway
70′ Chelsea now committing too many fouls against the Magpies. Pedro fouls Mbabu while Cahill fouled Mitrovic all in the space of one minute
69′ Yellow card for Branislav Ivanović for a foul on Aleksandar Mitrović.
65′ Mitrović tracks all the way back to his own byline to win possession before being fouled. Some shift by the big man so far.
61′ SUBSTITUTION: Falcao is now on for Remy and Willian for Matic.
60′ GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!!! From a second consecutive corner, Wijnaldum is unmarked as he stoops to head in. Newcastle 2 – 0 Chelsea.
56′ Newcastle under pressure but Mbemba wins the ball, beats his man and sends the ball out off a Chelsea man. Superb defending. Falcao warming up for the Blues
52′ Missed opportunity for Chelsea again. Remy is found unmarked in the box by Oscar but his header is just over the bar
52′ Pedro tries a half volley but misses the ball, Ayoze tries to counter but Pedro regains possession
50′ ALMOST FOR CHELSEA!!! Fabregas crosses for Remy who heads straight at Krul
49′ Chelsea have been the attacking team in this second half but the Newcastle defense is standing strong
47′ The blues seem to lack cohesion in the first 45 minutes. The home fans have also been another problem Chelsea are struggling to contain. The keep booing every Chelsea move.
46′ Chelsea restarts the second half. Can the blues rescue something here?
HT’ At the break at the St James’, it’s the Chelsea FC which lost only three games in the whole of last season have lost three this season and are trailing again. What a half.
45′ Into stoppage-time now, can the blues get back into the game before half-time? Two minutes injury-time for this half.
43′ The home fans are now in the ‘heavens’. Singing and cheering their players.
42′ GOOOaaalll! Ayoze Perez smashes the ball into the net. Zouma caught in a no-man’s land. It’s Newcastle 1 – 0 Chelsea. It was a deserved goal.
Ayoze Perez scores the first goal for Newcastle
37′ Haha! A bullet-shot by Fabregas from about 25 yards out was parried away by Krul, in what was regarded as his first duty in the game. Good save!
35′ Confident play by Newcastle around the Chelsea area and Janmaat’s shot was blocked by Matic.
34′ So far, it’s all about the home team, however, Colback has just been issues a yellow, for a foul on Hazard.
30′ Remy wins a corner from Coloccini. Ivanovic and Cahill comes forward to try their luck; but the ball was eventually cleared.
28′ A one-two between Janmaat and Mitrovic almost cost Chelsea. Asmir Begovic saves the blues yet again.
27′ Chelsea keeps losing possession as Matic in his bid to get the ball, fouls Colback.
26′ Anita with a delicious cross into the Chelsea area……, Zouma clears with a header. Throw-in to Newcastle United.
24′ Mbabu has been a thorn in the flesh for Ivanovic. He keeps piling the pressure on the Chelsea-man. So far, both sides have shown flashes and the game could go either way.
22′ A heavy challenge by Mbabu on Pedro leaves the referee with no choice than to stop proceedings. Referee cautions the player.
19′ The home team tries to take the counter, but the Chelsea defence stalls the move.
18′ Chelsea trying to play with precision. Knocking the ball around. A through ball to Oscar…..Janmaat repels the attack for the third time.
16′ Good header by Aleksandar Mitrovic, heads wide. Another Newcastle attack, but Sissoko’s shot rolls wide.
13′ Mbabu with a good try….Good save Begovic.
12. Loic Remy just missed a begging chance! Ivanovic squared the ball through to him, but he effort went wide.
11′ The blues still cant get their rhythm as they are struggling to play their style of football.
9′ Jose Mourinho seems to be worried. Dishing-out orders to his men to try get the early goal. Good play by Sissoko as Matic puts the ball into touch. Throw-in Newcastle United
7′ Zouma rushes forward to clear the ball into touch. He looks so bright for today’s encounter. However Newcastle really need a hero today. Who could that be?
5′ Good through-ball to Hazard…., Janmaat with a good sliding tackle, clears the danger; with an applause from the fans.
4′ Zouma with a thunderous shot! Sails wide.
3′ Hazard with the first real attack here; however he was brought-down for the first freekick of this encounter.
1′ Newcastle get us underway here at the St James’ Park and the home fans seem to be ready for this task; urging their players to take the challenge.
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