Chelsea nearly secured a 1-0 victory over Newcastle after a tricky and testing conflict at Stamford Bridge.
Thomas Tuchel’s workforce discovered it tough to collapse Eddie Howe’s males, however an 89th minute strike from Kai Havertz ensured they took all three factors.
A good and tense opening interval noticed little in the best way of probabilities, with Fabian Schar’s nod over objective – simply to be reduce out by Edouard Mendy – after 25 minutes, nearly each facet got here to open objective.
Havertz equally struck a cross straight by the field for six yards at the opposite finish earlier than Mason Mount struck a free-kick into the facet netting, tricking half of Stamford Bridge that it had truly gone to the correct facet of the publish.
A gleaming nod from Dan Burn nearly fell into the online, and the excessive midfielder was within the wars shortly after when he received an elbow within the face from Havertz. The German acquired a yellow card for the problem, a choice that remained after a VAR examine.
Miguel Almiron’s 20-yard volley compelled Mendy to a incredible save at the top of the primary half and the 2 sides went into the break and not using a objective.
Newcastle had the primary half after the break when Bruno Guimaraes reduce a shot narrowly exterior, whereas referee David Coote was unmoved by Jacob Murphy’s demand for a penalty when Trevoh Chalobah dragged him down.
Chelsea had their very own penalty name when Martin Dubravka fouled Timo Werner, however the German had been flagged for a marginal offside.
After 76 minutes, a mistake by the residence facet’s left protection allowed Hakim Ziyech to get by. He outclassed the residence facet’s keeper, including one other objective for the guests.
And with stoppage time approaching, Havertz lastly discovered the again of the online as Jorginho performed a luxurious ball excessive of Newcastle’s backline, and this time the German nationwide workforce participant avoided passing Dubravka to steal the win.
Rudiger was nice / Craig Mercer / MB Media / GettyImages
Edouard Mendy (GK) – 6/10 – As dependable as ever, after all.
Trevoh Chalobah (RB) – 3/10 – Offered so little on the ball and on the overlap. Very fortunate to not have given away a degree kick.
Andreas Christensen (CB) – 6/10 – A reasonably quiet day for Christensen in the course of the chaos round him.
Antonio Rudiger (CB) – 8/10 – Opened Newcastle with some long-distance passes and innings within the opposing half.
Malang Sarr (LB) – 3/10 – Similar video games to Chalobah; these two are merely not outfielders.
Jorginho was largely unhealthy, however gave a beautiful match-winning help / Clive Mason / GettyImages
Jorginho (CM) – 6/10 – Pushed into oblivion and was largely an impediment till he picked out Havertz late with an outstanding cross excessive.
N’Golo Kante (CM) – 6/10 – Ran the onerous laps however to little avail.
Mason Mount (AM) – 4/10 – Appeared with moments of ingenuity typically however they had been far too uncommon.
Man of Time / Justin Setterfield / GettyImages
Hakim Ziyech (RW) – 6/10 – Looked vigorous when concerned, but it surely was not sufficient.
Kai Havertz (CF) – 8/10 – The primary character of the afternoon. Lucky to not be despatched off, missed a golden alternative, however made a significant winner late.
Timo Werner (LW) – 2/10 – Oh expensive. Failed to finish the fundamentals and he didn’t even look threatening from the ball, not to mention on it.
Romelu Lukaku (CF, 64 ‘for Werner) – 4/10 – Very, very quiet.
Mateo Kovacic (CM, 64 ‘for Mount) – 7/10 – Helped Chelsea take management of the match.
Christian Pulisic (LM, 78 ‘for Sarr) – 4/10
Target induced Chelsea issues / Clive Mason / GettyImages
Martin Dubravka (GK) – 4/10 – Very fortunate that Werner was offside by an armpit hair when he was let by on objective.
Javier Manquillo (RB) – 5/10 – Caused some threats on the best way up the pitch however was responsible of breaking Newcastle’s offside entice.
Fabian Schar (CB) – 7/10 – Excellent and can be completely value a brand new deal if he had been supplied one.
Jamaal Lascelles (CB) – 6/10 – Led from behind excellently.
Dan Burn (CB) – 6/10 – In the wars and the unhealthy books from Chelsea followers for his quarrel with Havertz, and ultimately misplaced his struggle towards the German.
Matt Targett (LB) – 6/10 – Helped lots to double up the Chalobah. Never stopped operating and received a lot of offenses.
Murphy was glorious / Clive Mason / GettyImages
Miguel Almiron (RM) – 5/10 – Pressed very effectively and dug in defensively however lacked finish product.
Sean Longstaff (CM) – 6/10 – Gave the whole lot in midfield.
Bruno Guimaraes (CM) – 7/10 – Saw proper at residence once more on his second straight begin for Newcastle.
Jacob Murphy (LM) – 7/10 – Gave Chalobah all varieties of issues and may most likely have received a penalty.
Chris Wood (CF) – 4/10 – Led the press successfully however didn’t have a lot luck in entrance of objective.
Allan Saint-Maximin (LM, 69 ‘for Almiron) – 5/10
Ryan Fraser (RM, 90 ‘for Murphy) – N / A
Dwight Gayle (CF, 90 ‘for Manquillo) – N / A
