Chelsea vs Newcastle: Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer scored his seventh goal of the season as Chelsea defeated Newcastle to continue their impressive run under Enzo Maresca.
The English star put Chelsea ahead in the second half of the game after an attempt from outside the box to beat Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope.
Major Highlights Between Chelsea vs Newcastle
Cole Palmer Goal Was Ruled Out For Offside
Chelsea attacker Palmer had the ball at the back of the net against Newcastle in the first half. However, it was ruled out for offside after a long check from VAR.
Nicolas Jackson Put Chelsea Ahead in the First Half of the Game
After Cole Palmer’s goal was ruled out for offside by VAR, the Chelsea side went ahead via a well-placed goal from in-form striker Jackson.
The striker scored in the 18th minute of the game after a well-created chance from Palmer.
Jackson, who was vividly criticized by Chelsea legend Mikel Obi, has turned his season around with six goals from nine matches.
Alexander Isak Scored His Second Goal of the Season
The Newcastle side got back into the game, with Isak scoring his second goal of the season.
The Swedish International was left unmarked in the 18-yard box and went for the tap-in after he received a cross from Lewis Hall from the left side of the pitch.
After the Isak goal, there was a long check by VAR for offside. However, it was later confirmed that Wesley Fofana put the Swedish striker in an onside position.
Cole Palmer Put Chelsea Ahead In the Second Half Of The Game
The former Manchester City attacker took advantage of Romeo Lavia’s long pass and went ahead to put the ball behind Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope’s net.
Chelsea And Newcastle Position After The Match
The Chelsea side are currently in the 4th place of the Premier League table with 17 points from nine matches.
Newcastle, on the other hand, are currently in the 12th place in the Premier League table with 12 points from nine matches.
Chelsea Have Become A Free Goal Scoring Team In The Premier League Compared to Last Season
The Chelsea side often created opportunities last season, but they failed to put them into the opponent’s net.
Currently, the Chelsea side are one of the deadliest teams in the Premier League this season. The team have scored in the last 13 matches in all competitions.
They are deadly at home in terms of scoring goals. The Chelsea side have found the back of the net 19 times at Stamford Bridge in the last seven matches.
What Next For Chelsea And Newcastle
The Chelsea side will travel to St James Park to play against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup on October 30, 2024, at 8:45 pm.
The Chelsea side are expected to triumph over the White and Black Army.
