Match Report
Chelsea went into the game 10th in the table on 52 points; Newcastle United sat 12th on 49 — a 3-point gap. Chelsea had been under-performing their position — 16th on five-round form against 10th in the table.
40 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Chelsea 20, draws 7, Newcastle United 13, at 3.03 goals per meeting. This has been a host's fixture — the home side won 65% of the meetings. Goals tend to flow: 60% of the meetings produced three or more.
Goal scorers
Newcastle United: Anthony Gordon (18')
Key stats
Possession: Chelsea 67% · Newcastle United 33% · Total shots: 22-7 · On target: 3-5 · Corners: 8-1