FT Chelsea 1 - 0
Newcastle United
Commentary:
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Today's attendance is 40513.
90+4' Ball possession: Chelsea: 71%, Newcastle United: 29%.
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Jamaal Lascelles from Newcastle United trips Willian
90+3' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' Callum Hudson-Odoi is leaving the field to be replaced by Reece James in a tactical substitution.
90+2' Callum Hudson-Odoi is penalised for pushing DeAndre Yedlin.
90+1' Safe hands from Kepa Arrizabalaga as he comes out and claims the ball
90+1' Jetro Willems puts in a cross...
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Newcastle United: 28%.
89' Goal kick for Chelsea.
89' A chance presents itself to Ciaran Clark from Newcastle United but his header goes wide
89' Christian Atsu puts in a cross...
89' Fikayo Tomori comes back onto the field.
89' Marcos Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' A player from Newcastle United takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
88' The game is restarted.
88' It doesn't look good here as Fikayo Tomori is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
87' Fikayo Tomori is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
87' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
87' Kurt Zouma relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Martin Dubravka swings in a cross from the free kick.
86' Kurt Zouma is penalised for pushing Andy Carroll.
86' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Allan Saint-Maximin is leaving the field to be replaced by Dwight Gayle in a tactical substitution.
85' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Newcastle United: 28%.
85' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
84' Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
84' Willian from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the right.
83' Jetro Willems could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
83' Goal kick for Chelsea.
83' Joelinton is leaving the field to be replaced by Christian Atsu in a tactical substitution.
82' Jetro Willems goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
82' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
82' Newcastle United is having a good opportunity to score.
81' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
81' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Ball possession: Chelsea: 73%, Newcastle United: 27%.
80' Willian from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
80' Tammy Abraham sees his shot deflected off target
80' Christian Pulisic from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box.
80' Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
79' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
79' Christian Pulisic of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
79' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
78' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
77' The referee signals a free kick as Matthew Longstaff from Newcastle United trips Tammy Abraham
76' Good effort by Tammy Abraham as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
76' The referee signals a free kick as Jetro Willems from Newcastle United trips Willian
75' Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75' Ball possession: Chelsea: 73%, Newcastle United: 27%.
73' Callum Hudson-Odoi provided the assist for the goal.
73' G O O O A A A L - Marcos Alonso with the goal!73' Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
73' Christian Pulisic of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
73' Willian releases a shot, it's parried by Martin Dubravka but he can't hold onto it...
73' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea heads the ball to a team mate.
73' Jorginho puts in a cross...
72' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
72' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
72' Callum Hudson-Odoi puts in a cross...
72' Jetro Willems relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
71' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' Miguel Almiron is leaving the field to be replaced by Andy Carroll in a tactical substitution.
70' Ball possession: Chelsea: 73%, Newcastle United: 27%.
70' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
69' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' The game is restarted.
69' The game is stopped.
69' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea tries to play a 1-2 with Marcos Alonso, but the ball is intercepted.
69' Martin Dubravka relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Willian from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
68' Martin Dubravka from Newcastle United makes a great save.
68' Should have been a goal! Christian Pulisic gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Martin Dubravka!
68' A shot by Callum Hudson-Odoi is blocked.
68' Willian from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
67' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Mateo Kovacic puts in a cross...
67' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
66' A chance presents itself to Tammy Abraham from Chelsea but his header goes wide
66' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
66' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
66' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
65' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
65' Ball possession: Chelsea: 71%, Newcastle United: 29%.
64' Mason Mount is leaving the field to be replaced by Christian Pulisic in a tactical substitution.
64' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
63' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
63' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Mason Mount swings in a cross from the free kick.
63' The game is restarted.
63' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
62' Jamaal Lascelles is penalised for pushing Tammy Abraham.
62' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
60' Jorginho puts in a cross...
60' Chelsea are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
60' Poor play by Sean Longstaff as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
60' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
60' Ball possession: Chelsea: 70%, Newcastle United: 30%.
60' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59' Jorginho of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
59' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Cesar Azpilicueta puts in a cross...
58' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
58' Fikayo Tomori send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
58' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Mason Mount swings in a cross from the free kick.
57' The referee signals a free kick as Matthew Longstaff from Newcastle United trips Willian
57' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' CROSSBAR! A header from Tammy Abraham hits the crossbar!
56' Willian from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
56' Ciaran Clark clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
56' Willian puts in a cross...
55' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Poor play by Fabian Schaer as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
55' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
55' Ball possession: Chelsea: 69%, Newcastle United: 31%.
55' Willian of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
54' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
54' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' DeAndre Yedlin puts in a cross...
53' Kurt Zouma sends a header towards goal, but Martin Dubravka is there to comfortably save it
53' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
53' Callum Hudson-Odoi sees his shot deflected off target
53' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Fabian Schaer from Newcastle United trips Marcos Alonso
52' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
50' Cesar Azpilicueta fouls Jetro Willems.
50' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ball possession: Chelsea: 71%, Newcastle United: 29%.
49' Allan Saint-Maximin is penalised for pushing Mateo Kovacic.
49' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Goal kick for Chelsea.
48' Great skill from Allan Saint-Maximin as he dribbles past his opponents
48' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Mason Mount swings in a cross from the free kick.
47' Ciaran Clark from Newcastle United commits a foul by elbowing Tammy Abraham
46' The referee signals a free kick as Fabian Schaer from Newcastle United trips Callum Hudson-Odoi
46' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Chelsea: 70%, Newcastle United: 30%.
45+2' Joelinton from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
45+2' Sean Longstaff swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+1' Yellow card for Fikayo Tomori.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea trips Miguel Almiron
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Jamaal Lascelles from Newcastle United trips Mateo Kovacic
45+1' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
45' Ball possession: Chelsea: 70%, Newcastle United: 30%.
45' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
44' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Yellow card for Ciaran Clark.
43' The referee signals a free kick as Ciaran Clark from Newcastle United trips Willian
43' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Ross Barkley is injured and is replaced by Mateo Kovacic.
42' Marcos Alonso sends a header towards goal, but Martin Dubravka is there to comfortably save it
42' Willian from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
41' Sean Longstaff clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
41' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
41' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
41' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
40' The match resumes with a drop ball.
40' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Newcastle United: 28%.
40' The game is stopped.
40' Jetro Willems from Newcastle United tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' DeAndre Yedlin puts in a cross...
39' Fabian Schaer puts in a cross...
39' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' The match resumes with a drop ball.
38' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
37' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
37' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
37' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
36' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
36' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Ball possession: Chelsea: 71%, Newcastle United: 29%.
35' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea is ruled offside.
33' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
33' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
33' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
33' Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
32' Willian takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
31' The referee signals a free kick as Ciaran Clark from Newcastle United trips Mason Mount
30' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
30' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Newcastle United: 28%.
30' The game is restarted.
29' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
29' Ross Barkley relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Sean Longstaff swings in a cross from the free kick.
28' Cesar Azpilicueta is penalised for pushing Allan Saint-Maximin.
27' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' The referee signals a free kick as Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea trips Sean Longstaff
26' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
26' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
26' Willian from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
25' Callum Hudson-Odoi puts in a cross...
25' Ball possession: Chelsea: 73%, Newcastle United: 27%.
25' Goal kick for Chelsea.
25' A chance presents itself to Joelinton from Newcastle United but his header goes wide
25' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle United directs a ball squarely in the box.
25' Matthew Longstaff of Newcastle United passes the ball to a team mate.
25' Fikayo Tomori could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
24' Safe hands from Kepa Arrizabalaga as he comes out and claims the ball
24' DeAndre Yedlin puts in a cross...
23' The game is restarted.
23' VAR - CARD ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card situation.
23' Yellow card for Marcos Alonso.
23' Reckless challenge there. Marcos Alonso commits a rough foul on DeAndre Yedlin
22' Willian comes back onto the field.
22' The match resumes with a drop ball.
21' It doesn't look good here as Willian is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
21' Willian is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
21' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
21' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
21' Jorginho puts in a cross...
21' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Newcastle United: 28%.
20' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Mason Mount releases a shot, it's parried by Martin Dubravka but he can't hold onto it...
19' Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
19' Jorginho puts in a cross...
18' Safe hands from Kepa Arrizabalaga as he comes out and claims the ball
18' DeAndre Yedlin puts in a cross...
18' Jetro Willems relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Callum Hudson-Odoi puts in a cross...
17' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
16' A chance presents itself to Willian from Chelsea but his header goes wide
16' Callum Hudson-Odoi puts in a cross...
15' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Chelsea: 70%, Newcastle United: 30%.
15' A shot by Miguel Almiron is blocked.
14' Newcastle United start a counter attack.
14' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
13' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
13' Chelsea is having a good opportunity to score.
13' Ross Barkley from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Poor play by Jamaal Lascelles as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
12' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
12' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
11' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
11' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
11' Jetro Willems relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Jorginho puts in a cross...
10' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Chelsea: 68%, Newcastle United: 32%.
9' Goal kick for Chelsea.
9' Allan Saint-Maximin fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
9' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Kurt Zouma relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' A player from Newcastle United takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
8' Newcastle United is having a good opportunity to score.
7' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
7' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
6' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
6' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Chelsea: 76%, Newcastle United: 24%.
5' Tammy Abraham relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Sean Longstaff swings in a cross from the free kick.
4' The referee signals a free kick as Willian from Chelsea trips Allan Saint-Maximin
4' The referee signals a free kick as Kurt Zouma from Chelsea trips Joelinton
3' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
3' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
3' Danger averted there as Ciaran Clark from Newcastle United clears the danger with a good tackle
2' Some neat football here as Ross Barkley from Chelsea plays a 1-2 with Tammy Abraham.
2' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
2' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Matthew Longstaff could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
1' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Newcastle United kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Stamford Bridge, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Max favourites reached