Chelsea vs Newcastle United: Key Stats and Highlights
Explore the best post-match facts from Sunday’s game at Stamford Bridge with our Chelsea vs Newcastle United stats page. The match was a thrilling encounter, showcasing the talents of Cole Palmer and the resilience of both teams.
FULL-TIME:
🔵 Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle 🏁
🦅 Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham 🐓
⚒️ West Ham 2-1 Man Utd 👹#CHENEW #CRYTOT #WHUMUN #NUFC #MUFC pic.twitter.com/98s2n5Mxuh— Match Spoots (@matchspoots) October 27, 2024
Cole Palmer’s Impact
Another day, another crucial Cole Palmer goal. In the first half, Palmer was denied a goal after a lengthy VAR check for a narrow offside call. The game was still goalless at that point. However, Palmer needed less than two minutes into the second half to score what would be the game’s winner.
Palmer’s Key Contributions
Palmer’s influence was not limited to his goal. He played a pivotal role in the opening goal of the match. He delivered a superb first-time ball behind the Newcastle defense. This allowed Pedro Neto to run down the Chelsea left. Neto then squared the ball for Nicolas Jackson to finish.
Nicolas Jackson’s Landmark Goal
Jackson’s goal was significant. It marked his 20th Premier League goal. Only four Chelsea players have reached this milestone in fewer games than Jackson, who achieved it in 44 matches. Impressively, all of Jackson’s goals have come from open play, with none from the penalty spot.
Newcastle’s Brief Equalizer
Alexander Isak scored an equalizer just after the half-hour mark. This was Newcastle’s first non-penalty goal in 436 minutes across all competitions. However, the visitors were not level for long.
Chelsea’s Dominance
Palmer struck shortly after the break. Although Newcastle had several opportunities in the second half, with Isak posing a particular threat, they could not find a way back into the match. The result leaves Newcastle and their manager Eddie Howe struggling in the bottom half of the table.
Chelsea’s Rise to the Top Four
For a few hours at least, Chelsea moved into the top four. This victory was crucial for their standing in the Premier League, highlighting their potential for the season.
