FT Newcastle United 0 - 3
Chelsea
Commentary:
90+4' Chelsea with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Today's attendance is 52209.
90+4' Ball possession: Newcastle: 31%, Chelsea: 69%.
90+3' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
90+3' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Jamaal Lascelles from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ruben Loftus-Cheek
90+2' Jamaal Lascelles from Newcastle tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+2' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
90+1' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Ben Chilwell from Chelsea trips Joseph Willock
90' Ball possession: Newcastle: 32%, Chelsea: 68%.
90' Callum Wilson is penalised for pushing Edouard Mendy.
90' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
89' The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Willock from Newcastle trips Ruben Loftus-Cheek
89' The match is very one-sided right now. Chelsea are clearly dominating possession
88' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
88' Goal kick for Newcastle.
88' Callum Hudson-Odoi is leaving the field to be replaced by Saul Niguez in a tactical substitution.
87' Reece James from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
87' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Antonio Ruediger puts in a cross...
87' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
86' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Newcastle: 33%, Chelsea: 67%.
84' Good effort by Javier Manquillo as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
84' Jonjo Shelvey of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
84' A shot by Miguel Almiron is blocked.
84' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
81' Sean Longstaff is leaving the field to be replaced by Jonjo Shelvey in a tactical substitution.
81' G O O O A A A L - Jorginho from Chelsea puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Karl Darlow chose the wrong side.80' Ball possession: Newcastle: 33%, Chelsea: 67%.
79' PENALTY - Karl Darlow from Newcastle concedes a penalty for tripping Kai Havertz.
79' Could be a good chance here as Ross Barkley from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
79' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
77' G O O O A A A L - Reece James reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!77' A shot by Ruben Loftus-Cheek is blocked.
77' Reece James of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
77' Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
76' The referee signals a free kick as Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea trips Sean Longstaff
75' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
75' Ball possession: Newcastle: 34%, Chelsea: 66%.
74' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
74' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
73' Antonio Ruediger is penalised for pushing Allan Saint-Maximin.
73' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
72' Antonio Ruediger from Chelsea heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
72' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
72' Kai Havertz from Chelsea sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
72' Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
71' Emil Krafth relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Ross Barkley puts in a cross...
70' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: Newcastle: 35%, Chelsea: 65%.
70' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
69' The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Willock from Newcastle trips Ross Barkley
69' Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Miguel Almiron
68' The referee signals a free kick as Miguel Almiron from Newcastle trips Ruben Loftus-Cheek
68' The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Willock from Newcastle trips Ben Chilwell
67' Isaac Hayden is leaving the field to be replaced by Miguel Almiron in a tactical substitution.
66' Ryan Fraser is leaving the field to be replaced by Joseph Willock in a tactical substitution.
65' G O O O A A A L - Reece James reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!65' Poor play by Matt Ritchie as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
65' Callum Hudson-Odoi puts in a cross...
65' Great skill from Callum Hudson-Odoi as he dribbles past his opponents
65' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
65' Ball possession: Newcastle: 37%, Chelsea: 63%.
65' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Goal kick for Newcastle.
64' Hakim Ziyech is leaving the field to be replaced by Ross Barkley in a tactical substitution.
64' N'Golo Kante is leaving the field to be replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek in a tactical substitution.
63' Reece James from Chelsea crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
63' Emil Krafth relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Andreas Christensen puts in a cross...
63' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
62' Great vision by Andreas Christensen from Chelsea as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
62' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
62' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' The game is restarted.
61' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
60' Reece James shoots from outside the box, but Karl Darlow has it under control
60' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
60' Ball possession: Newcastle: 36%, Chelsea: 64%.
60' Ciaran Clark clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
60' Ben Chilwell puts in a cross...
59' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
58' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
58' A shot by Allan Saint-Maximin is blocked.
58' Poor play by Andreas Christensen as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
58' Isaac Hayden swings in a cross from the free kick.
57' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
57' Dangerous challenge by Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea. Allan Saint-Maximin on the receiving end of that.
57' A shot by Kai Havertz is blocked.
57' Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
56' Goal kick for Newcastle.
56' Antonio Ruediger fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
56' Javier Manquillo relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' N'Golo Kante puts in a cross...
55' Ball possession: Newcastle: 37%, Chelsea: 63%.
55' After a tactical foul, Jamaal Lascelles sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
55' Jamaal Lascelles from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kai Havertz
55' A shot by Sean Longstaff is blocked.
55' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Matt Ritchie swings in a cross from the free kick.
54' N'Golo Kante from Chelsea receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
54' Dangerous challenge by N'Golo Kante from Chelsea. Ryan Fraser on the receiving end of that.
53' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Goal kick for Newcastle.
52' Jorginho fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
52' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Great vision by Emil Krafth from Newcastle as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
52' Antonio Ruediger of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
51' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Ball possession: Newcastle: 38%, Chelsea: 62%.
50' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
50' Kai Havertz shoots from outside the box, but Karl Darlow has it under control
50' A chance opens up as Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
50' Antonio Ruediger of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
49' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
48' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Close! Hakim Ziyech with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
47' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
47' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
46' Good effort by Hakim Ziyech as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
46' Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Newcastle: 37%, Chelsea: 63%.
45+4' Allan Saint-Maximin comes back onto the field.
45+3' The match resumes with a drop ball.
45+3' Allan Saint-Maximin is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
45+2' Allan Saint-Maximin is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
45+2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+2' Sean Longstaff relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
45+1' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Goal kick for Newcastle.
45' Ball possession: Newcastle: 37%, Chelsea: 63%.
45' Hakim Ziyech goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
44' Jamaal Lascelles is penalised for pushing Kai Havertz.
44' Jamaal Lascelles sends a header towards goal, but Edouard Mendy is there to comfortably save it
43' Ciaran Clark puts in a cross...
43' Jamaal Lascelles from Newcastle tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
43' Matt Ritchie swings in a cross from the free kick.
42' Ben Chilwell is penalised for pushing Callum Wilson.
42' Hakim Ziyech is penalised for pushing Isaac Hayden.
41' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
41' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
40' Ball possession: Newcastle: 38%, Chelsea: 62%.
39' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Javier Manquillo puts in a cross...
39' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Matt Ritchie from Newcastle receives a yellow card for time wasting.
38' Goal kick for Newcastle.
37' That's a great ball by Antonio Ruediger from Chelsea. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
37' Antonio Ruediger from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
37' The referee signals a free kick as Jorginho from Chelsea trips Sean Longstaff
36' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Newcastle: 36%, Chelsea: 64%.
34' Isaac Hayden hand-balls.
34' Goal kick for Newcastle.
34' How did he miss that? Hakim Ziyech has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
34' Reece James from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box.
34' Could be a good chance here as Jorginho from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
33' Jorginho from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Callum Wilson is penalised for pushing Andreas Christensen.
33' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Goal kick for Newcastle.
31' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' A shot by Antonio Ruediger is blocked.
31' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' A shot by N'Golo Kante is blocked.
31' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Antonio Ruediger puts in a cross...
30' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Callum Hudson-Odoi puts in a cross...
30' Ball possession: Newcastle: 32%, Chelsea: 68%.
30' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
29' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea is ruled offside.
29' Could be a good chance here as Jorginho from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
29' Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
28' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
27' Obstruction as Kai Havertz cuts off the run of Karl Darlow. A free-kick is awarded.
26' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
26' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
26' The referee signals a free kick as Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle trips Andreas Christensen
25' Ball possession: Newcastle: 29%, Chelsea: 71%.
25' Kai Havertz from Chelsea is ruled offside.
25' N'Golo Kante of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
25' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Reece James puts in a cross...
24' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' A shot by Kai Havertz is blocked.
24' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' Karl Darlow from Newcastle fails to clear the ball properly and gives away a throw-in to the opponent team.
23' The match resumes with a drop ball.
23' The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
22' Dangerous challenge by Emil Krafth from Newcastle. Callum Hudson-Odoi on the receiving end of that.
21' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea is ruled offside.
21' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Reece James puts in a cross...
20' Ball possession: Newcastle: 31%, Chelsea: 69%.
20' Goal kick for Newcastle.
19' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
19' Jorginho from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
17' Isaac Hayden from Newcastle receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
17' Dangerous challenge by Isaac Hayden from Newcastle. Andreas Christensen on the receiving end of that.
17' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Javier Manquillo puts in a cross...
16' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Ball possession: Newcastle: 29%, Chelsea: 71%.
15' Antonio Ruediger is penalised for pushing Callum Wilson.
15' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
14' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
14' Callum Wilson from Newcastle heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
13' Matt Ritchie swings in a cross from the free kick.
13' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ryan Fraser
12' Goal kick for Newcastle.
12' N'Golo Kante from Chelsea had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
12' Could be a good chance here as Andreas Christensen from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
12' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
11' Isaac Hayden comes back onto the field.
11' The game is restarted.
11' Isaac Hayden is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
10' Ball possession: Newcastle: 28%, Chelsea: 72%.
10' Isaac Hayden is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
10' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
10' A shot by Hakim Ziyech is blocked.
10' Reece James from Chelsea heads the ball to a team mate.
10' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
9' Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
8' Kai Havertz from Chelsea is ruled offside.
8' Reece James puts in a cross...
8' Reece James from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
7' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Reece James from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but Karl Darlow runs out to collect the ball
6' Some neat football here as Reece James from Chelsea plays a 1-2 with Jorginho.
5' Kai Havertz from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5' Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
5' Ball possession: Newcastle: 42%, Chelsea: 58%.
4' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
4' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
3' Kai Havertz from Chelsea tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
3' Reece James puts in a cross...
3' Callum Wilson from Newcastle is ruled offside.
2' Sean Longstaff puts in a cross...
2' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' That looked a fine chance. Ryan Fraser from Newcastle directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
2' Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
1' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Chelsea kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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