Joe Willock’s gorgeous strike earned Newcastle a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at St James’ Park as Graham Potter’s facet misplaced for the third consecutive Premier League match.
Neither goalkeeper was troubled unduly throughout a lacklustre first half, with Miguel Almiron volleying over at one finish and Armando Broja forcing a routine save on the different because the opening 45 minutes ended predictably goalless.
The Magpies, sensing a chance to prey on a below-par Chelsea facet, had been far more progressive after the restart, though Nick Pope was compelled right into a sprawling save within the sixty fifth minute to disclaim Conor Gallagher’s curling shot.
Newcastle, who went forward two minutes later when Almiron launched into a jinxing run earlier than discovering Willock, will enter the World Cup break because the top-flight’s third-placed workforce. Chelsea, nonetheless, are languishing in eighth.
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Chelsea host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on December 27 at 5.30pm after the World Cup break whereas Leicester host Newcastle on the identical day at 3pm.
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