Liam Rosenior hit out at Paul Tierney for gatecrashing ’s pre-match huddle of their 1-0 defeat by , accusing the referee of being extra excited by disturbing his gamers than making the correct choices.
Commercial
Tierney refused to maneuver off the centre circle, the place Chelsea needed to huddle across the ball earlier than Newcastle kicked off the sport, and ended up in the course of Rosenior’s gamers.
The incident offered a weird begin to the match and Rosenior revealed that his staff’s huddle was raised forward of the sport with the officers, who referenced the Chelsea head coach’s anger at a member of Arsenal workers encroaching in his staff’s half forward of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Rosenior revealed he’ll elevate the problem with referees physique Skilled Recreation Match Officers Restricted (PGMOL) and it stays to be seen whether or not he might have landed himself in scorching water together with his sturdy feedback.
Commercial
Requested about Tierney ending up in the course of the Chelsea huddle, Rosenior stated: “I’m disillusioned. There’s extra focus and emphasis on the issues that don’t matter. I wish to shield my gamers. My gamers made the choice that they needed to be across the ball, to respect the ball and present unity and management.
“That isn’t my determination. That was a call between the management group and the staff. There’s nothing that they’re doing with that huddle that’s disrespectful to the opposition.
Liam Rosenior (second proper) was not a contented man after the match – John Sibley/Reuters
“We had a gathering with the referee, my assistant goes in, the very first thing he talks about is our huddle. He stated about once I complained about Arsenal being in our half.
Commercial
“If Paul had targeted extra on his job, which was to make the correct determination, we now have a penalty right now. I don’t assume anyone on this room can say that [Nick] Woltemade doesn’t kick Cole Palmer down within the field. So, let’s give attention to the issues which might be essential. My staff exhibiting unity shouldn’t be as essential as getting the choices proper on the pitch.”
It stays to be seen whether or not Chelsea are pressured to alter the place they huddle in future and Rosenior added: “I didn’t converse to Paul right now or his officers. I assumed it wasn’t the correct factor to do right now. However I’ll be talking to PGMOL. I’ll be talking to the refs and simply attempting to get an understanding of why that occurred right now.
“We have been advised within the rule e book it’s about timing. You will be the place you need so long as you’re on time. I simply wish to discover a answer to this as a result of we’re truly speaking about one thing that’s nowhere close to as essential as what’s occurring on the pitch.”
Gordon delivers blow to Chelsea’s Champions League qualification hopes
Anthony Gordon (left) celebrates his winner with Ashley Barnes – Mike Hewitt/Getty Pictures
If solely Chelsea have been as diligent about their defending as they have been about conducting a pre-match huddle that might have appeared unusual sufficient if that they had gained – not to mention after a defeat.
Commercial
This has been a nasty few days for his or her Champions League hopes. Already on the point of being knocked out of this season’s match, Liam Rosenior’s staff squandered the prospect to take a giant step in the direction of qualifying for subsequent season’s competitors.
So as to add to their frustration, Chelsea will now be mercilessly mocked after referee Paul Tierney positioned himself in the course of the staff’s huddle forward of Newcastle United’s kick-off for the beginning of the match.
The incident set a comical tone for the house aspect that was solely matched by the way in which they defended for Anthony Gordon’s purpose that clinched a Saturday night time takeaway for Newcastle United in entrance of Ant and Dec.
However whereas the Geordie pair would have left Stamford Bridge delighted and little doubt laughing on the dwelling aspect’s huddle, Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly, who was additionally within the posh seats, will now be anxious about his membership’s Champions League future.
Commercial
The defending and the end result didn’t give followers a lot optimism that Chelsea might produce a miracle comeback towards Paris St-Germain, with their staff . It additionally raised doubts over the their means to safe a top-five Premier League end that might clinch a spot in subsequent season’s Champions League.
Chelsea have now didn’t win all of their final three video games at Stamford Bridge, so it was no surprise the house followers booed at half-time and full time. Not many in attendance on Saturday will arrive on Tuesday night time with a lot optimism of a well-known turnaround.
Even a number of the Chelsea gamers appeared amused by the way in which through which the huddle performed out. Tierney refused to maneuver off the centre circle as a result of it was Newcastle’s kick-off, which meant he ended up in the course of the house aspect’s gamers.
Cole Palmer initially put an arm round Tierney earlier than being advised to take it off by Chelsea captain Reece James. However Palmer appeared extra excited by Tierney than the motivational speech as he suppressed a smile and stared on the official with a raised eyebrow.
Commercial
Maybe distracted by Tierney gatecrashing the huddle, Palmer wasted a few good possibilities to attain and obtained in the way in which of an Enzo Fernández shot. He was one in every of quite a lot of Chelsea’s finest gamers to fail to shine.
The choice to huddle round Tierney didn’t earn Chelsea any particular favours from the referee, as Wesley Fofana and Moisés Caicedo have been each booked within the first half. Caicedo’s yellow card, for a foul on Nick Woltemade, was his ninth of the season. Yet one more in his subsequent two league video games and Caicedo will earn a two-match suspension.
Caicedo, who had been a way in need of his finest, was changed by Roméo Lavia within the second half and responded by thumping a chair in anger.
Newcastle scored what proved to be the successful purpose with their first shot of the sport within the 18th minute. Chelsea’s midfield parted just like the Crimson Sea to permit Tino Livramento’s move to ship Joe Willock away on purpose. He was performed onside by Trevoh Chalobah and squared the ball for Gordon to faucet it into an empty internet from shut vary.
Gordon is not going to rating a better purpose all season and there was nothing Robert Sánchez might have performed to cease it. Sánchez was recalled to the beginning line-up by Rosenior with Filip Jorgensen not even making the substitutes’ bench due to a groin concern.
Commercial
Jorgensen had been at fault for no less than one purpose within the Champions League defeat by PSG and Sánchez made a superb cease on the stroke of half-time. Jacob Ramsey’s shot took a slight deflection, however Sánchez was alive to it and readjusted his physique to make a save.
Chelsea followers have been exasperated with the way in which through which their aspect performed out from the again and knocked the ball across the Newcastle penalty space. The house supporters booed their staff off on the break and Rosenior responded by changing Malo Gusto with striker Liam Delap.
The house staff waited for Delap to have the ability to run on to the pitch in order that he might be a part of their huddle forward of the restart. The change nearly produced an instantaneous end result, as Delap had a shot saved by Aaron Ramsdale.
However the striker has solely scored one Premier League purpose since becoming a member of Chelsea, so maybe it’s comprehensible that there was a groan of resignation when he blasted an opportunity later within the sport over the crossbar.
Commercial
Regardless of his staff being behind, Sánchez had been comparatively untroubled however the goalkeeper nearly triggered himself and his staff an enormous drawback simply earlier than the hour mark.
There appeared to be no hazard for Sánchez with the ball at his toes till he smashed a move at Fofana, who had no probability of controlling the ball. Gordon reacted rapidly and went down below a problem from Fofana, however Tierney dominated no penalty amid the Newcastle appeals.
Chelsea then had a penalty attraction of their very own turned down, as Palmer dropped to the ground below stress from Woltemade. There might have been some slight contact, however not sufficient to persuade Tierney or the VAR officers – a lot to Rosenior’s anger.
James smashed a stoppage-time free-kick into the bottom of the publish, however Chelsea appeared like they’d not have scored if the sport had gone on all night time – huddle or no huddle.
08:02pm
Thanks for becoming a member of us
That brings our protection of Newcastle’s 1-0 victory over Chelsea to an finish, with Anthony Gordon’s first-half purpose the distinction at Stamford Bridge. Thanks for becoming a member of us!
Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United scores his staff’s first purpose – Mike Hewitt/Getty Pictures
07:55pm
Newcastle finish lengthy look forward to win at Chelsea
Tonight’s victory was Newcastle’s first at Stamford Bridge within the Premier League since 2012, having misplaced 11 of the final 12, drawing the opposite.
Eddie Howe celebrates with Jacob Ramsey – David Klein/Reuters
07:52pm
Testing instances for Rosenior
Chelsea have suffered successive defeats for the primary time below Rosenior. By Wednesday morning they may very well be out of the Champions League and right down to sixth within the league.
Commercial
After a quick begin, it’s a probably robust interval coming for the 41-year-old Englishman.
07:48pm
Watch: James rattles publish with free-kick
Chelsea got here closest to levelling up in stoppage-time, with Reece James’ audacious free-kick from 30 yards out.
07:45pm
Up subsequent
Each groups return to motion this midweek with the second leg of their final 16 Champions League ties.
Newcastle make the journey to Barcelona on Wednesday, all sq. at 1-1 following the primary leg, whereas Chelsea face a 5-2 deficit with PSG on the town on Tuesday.
Chelsea will then search for a return to successful methods within the league with a visit to Everton in the identical Saturday night slot subsequent weekend, whereas Newcastle have the small matter of the Tyne-Put on derby at lunchtime on Sunday.
07:42pm
Watch: The decisive purpose
07:39pm
Newcastle into high half as Arsenal lengthen lead at summit
Elsewhere this night, late targets from Viktor Gyokeres and 16-year-old Max Dowman secured a 2-0 win for Arsenal over Everton.
Commercial
It takes them 10 factors clear on the high forward of Manchester Metropolis’s go to to West Ham United this night.
07:36pm
Newcastle as much as ninth
Having gained only one in seven within the league, Newcastle have now gained their final two, with wins over Manchester United and Chelsea.
The victory takes them from thirteenth to ninth, importantly going above Sunderland, who misplaced towards Brighton earlier right now.
07:34pm
Probabilities missed and alternative missed
Chelsea produced 22 pictures throughout this match, however discovered the goal with simply three of these.
The defeat sees them stay in fifth place, lacking the chance to climb as much as third.
Commercial
They will finish the weekend in sixth if Liverpool beat Spurs on Sunday.
07:29pm
Full time: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Newcastle see out the rest of stoppage-time and there’s a massive first bump from Howe on the full-time whistle, with jubilant celebrations from the visiting gamers on the pitch, who defended very well to carry onto their lead.
07:28pm
90+7 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Palmer cuts inside and digs out a stunning ball into the world, however Pedro’s header from the penalty spot loops onto the highest of the online.
Newcastle are almost there now…
07:26pm
90+5 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Corridor nearly cuts out Fernandez’s ball excessive, however Burn is pressured to move it behind for a nook down Chelsea’s left.
Commercial
Palmer has two balls into the field headed away by the Newcastle defence, however Chelsea preserve the stress on.
07:23pm
90+3 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Palmer attracts the foul from Joelinton, about 30 yards out, and it’s the ahead standing over the free-kick, alongside James.
It appears a great distance out however James opts for the shot and he strikes the publish! The Chelsea skipper produces a dipping, swerving strike with the laces of his boot, nevertheless it catches the underside of the correct publish and goes behind for a goal-kick.
Ramsdale wouldn’t have gotten there.
07:21pm
90+1 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Corridor goes into the e book for taking his time over the free-kick, which Sanchez punches away after popping out strongly.
Commercial
The referee blows for a foul on the Chelsea keeper however the hosts are sad, feeling they have been set for a counter.
There will probably be eight minutes added on on the finish of the 90 right here.
07:19pm
89 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Garnacho, again on the left now, steps inside and sends an terrible cross into the arms of Ramsdale. Groans from the Chelsea followers, sensing this is not going to be their afternoon in entrance of purpose.
Chelsea give away a unnecessary foul as Newcastle look to counter and that may permit the guests to run down the clock some extra.
07:17pm
87 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Lavia almost picks out the run of Garnacho, who’s now working from the correct, in behind the Newcastle defence, however Barnes turns it behind for a nook, which Botman heads away.
07:16pm
86 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Ramsdale goes into the e book for taking his time over a free-kick. He gained’t thoughts an excessive amount of if his aspect can see this out.
Commercial
Moments later and it’s shut for Delap! Palmer steps inside and swings an exquisite ball into the world however the striker’s glancing header goes large of the left publish.
07:13pm
84 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
One other change from Chelsea now, with Hato approaching for Fofana, who was on a reserving. What have Chelsea obtained in these last 10 minutes?
07:11pm
81 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
There are penalty appeals as soon as once more from Chelsea, with Botman blocking Cucurella’s stabbed effort with the highest of his arm, nevertheless it was tight to his physique and the it’s the proper determination of no penalty.
From the ensuing nook, Chalobah rises highest, however his header glances large of the correct publish from shut vary. Ramsdale got here flying into the defender, who stayed down, however the referee noticed nothing in it.
07:09pm
78 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Willock is down once more and it brings a couple of double-change from Howe, with the midfielder making method, together with Murphy. Elanga and Burn are approaching, so it might be a swap to a again 5 for the guests.
07:06pm
76 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Chelsea got here out of the blocks effectively on this second interval, however they’ve simply misplaced their rhythm within the final 5 minutes or so.
Commercial
Having stated that, that is one in every of their finest possibilities of the night time! James whips a depraved ball into the world and Cucurella nips in from the again publish to get his foot to it.
The Spaniard’s contact tees it again to Delap however he sweeps a left-footed effort effectively over the bar from 10 yards out.
07:02pm
72 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Fernandez slides a sensational move into the correct of the world for Delap to run onto, however his strike from a good angle is beautifully blocked by Thiaw, and it pings again off the Chelsea striker and out for a goal-kick.
Willock goes down and he would require some remedy, bringing a couple of temporary pause within the sport and the prospect for a tactical time-out for both aspect.
06:59pm
70 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Howe is making his first change of the match, with Woltemade making method and Joelinton approaching for the ultimate quarter of this sport.
Commercial
Newcastle latch onto the unfastened ball in midfield and Gordon is discovered on the sting of the world. He shifts the ball onto his proper foot earlier than seeking to curl one into the far nook however Sanchez will get throughout effectively to make the save.
06:57pm
67 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Palmer skips previous his man on Chelsea’s proper earlier than gliding down that flank and selecting out Garnacho, who returns to the ball to the England man.
Palmer exhibits one other beautiful piece of talent to evade the eye of Ramsey, earlier than sliding an exquisite ball in behind for Garnacho, however for some motive, the winger doesn’t take intention, and he’s pressured backwards.
Commercial
Extra frustration for the house followers.
06:54pm
64 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
There are enormous penalty appeals right here from Chelsea, with Palmer seeking to spin previous Woltemade within the field and happening below the problem of the German.
The preliminary determination from the referee is goal-kick. Replays present that their toes did collide nevertheless it was Palmer initiating the contact actually, so the VAR is pleased with the onfield determination.
06:52pm
62 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
The ball drops to Pedro simply contained in the Newcastle field and he appears to rifle dwelling together with his left foot, however his effort takes a nick and goes large for an additional Chelsea nook.
Commercial
Fofana opts for an audacious overhead kick when the ball arrives within the space, however he’s penalised for harmful play. One other change now from Rosenior, with Lavia on for Caicedo.
06:50pm
60 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Chelsea win a nook down their left and James appears to whip up the group as he jogs over to take it. The supply causes Newcastle issues, dropping within the six-yard field, earlier than they scramble it clear.
There’s a temporary VAR verify for a handball however it’s rapidly accomplished, with nothing in it.
06:49pm
58 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
It’s almost one other horror second for Chelsea in defence following their midweek mix-up in Paris.
Commercial
Sanchez, seeking to move the ball out to James, fires his move into the toes of Fofana as an alternative and Gordon almost latches onto the unfastened ball, however the defender nearly will get there first to squeeze the ball away.
There are penalty appeals with it unclear within the second who obtained their foot to it, nevertheless it was the Frenchman.
06:44pm
54 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Chelsea handle to spring a counter of their very own nevertheless it loses its rhythm on the sting of the field and Newcastle can get numbers again to crowd out Pedro as he lined up the shot.
Moments later, Garnacho cuts in successfully from the left wing to create the opening for a shot nevertheless it’s blocked by Botman. Chelsea are urgent effectively on this half.
06:40pm
50 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Chelsea’s nook is cleared and Newcastle break with electrical tempo via Gordon and Murphy.
Commercial
However the latter’s last ball again to Gordon is over-hit, forcing the Newcastle goalscorer wider than he would love and the prospect is wasted.
06:39pm
49 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
It’s almost an instantaneous affect from Delap, with the striker pinching the ball again on the sting of the world and taking intention, however his effort is parried away by Ramsdale.
Moments earlier than, Palmer had picked up a pleasant pocket of area however he was simply crowded out as he formed to shoot.
06:37pm
47 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
The earlier publish appears to be largely appropriate, although it appears like Pedro will keep up excessive with Delap, so a 4-4-2 for Chelsea, maybe.
06:36pm
46 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
We’re again underway at Stamford Bridge with the hosts kicking issues off, going from left to proper on this second interval.
It’s Gusto who was been withdrawn on the break, with Delap approaching for Chelsea. You’d anticipate James to maneuver to right-back, Fernandez to drop alongside Caicedo, Pedro to function within the 10, with Delap up entrance.
06:34pm
Half-time change coming from Chelsea
Liam Rosenior is making a change on the break, with Liam Delap stripped and able to go. It’s Malo Gusto showing to be the participant making method.
06:30pm
Unfamiliar feeling for Newcastle
That is solely the second time in Premier League historical past that Newcastle lead at half-time at Stamford Bridge.
06:28pm
Because it stands…
Chelsea are remaining fifth, lacking out on the prospect to climb to 3rd, whereas Newcastle are climbing from 13 to ninth.
06:27pm
Frustration for Chelsea
It’s been a irritating half for Chelsea, dominating possession and mustering 10 pictures, however with solely two of these makes an attempt discovering the goal.
Newcastle, in the meantime, have additionally hit the goal twice, however from solely three makes an attempt, and their first of the sport resulted in a purpose.
It was a extremely weird purpose from a defensive standpoint for Chelsea, who have been sliced open by one move from Livramento inside his personal half.
06:19pm
Half-time: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
The half-time whistle is blown by Paul Tierney and it’s met with boos from the Chelsea followers as their aspect go into the break 1-0 down.
06:19pm
45+3 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Newcastle create their finest opening since taking the lead, with Ramsey picked out on the sting of the field.
He appears to position one in the correct aspect of the purpose nevertheless it takes a nick off Chalobah, barely wrong-footing Sanchez, who opts to claw the hassle away, regardless of it coming straight at him.
06:16pm
45+1 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
There will probably be 4 minutes of added time on the finish of this opening interval. Can Chelsea draw degree earlier than the break?
06:15pm
45 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
One other prolonged spell of Chelsea possession ends in disappointment, with Ramsdale punching Fernandez’s cross clear earlier than Gordon wins a foul from James after nicking the ball off the toes of the Chelsea skipper.
06:11pm
41 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Livramento had given away a foul simply earlier than that break, so play resumes with James and Palmer standing over a free-kick, about 30 yards out.
James look to catch Ramsdale out, firing a curled strike in the direction of the underside left nook, having appeared set to go for the cross, nevertheless it goes simply large and the keeper might have gotten there anyway.
06:09pm
38 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
James drives via midfield and takes intention from the sting of the world, and whereas his effort is blocked, the ball drops again to the Chelsea man and the hosts can preserve the stress on.
Just a few moments later, Palmer has room for a curling effort from simply exterior the world, simply to the left of centre, nevertheless it’s a pleasant peak for Ramsdale, who parries away.
There’s then a break within the sport for the gamers who’re observing Ramadan to tackle some water.
06:06pm
35 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Ramsey punches a ball via Chelsea’s defence to launch Willock into the correct of the world, and his cross is turned behind for a nook by Sanchez.
Chelsea clear the set piece however there may be going to be a VAR verify for a penalty, with James getting a maintain of Thiaw because the ball got here into the world, whereas not trying on the ball.
There a number of checks of various angles however there will probably be no additional motion. Maybe a contact fortunate there, the Chelsea skipper.
06:03pm
33 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Chelsea probe across the Newcastle field for a few minutes earlier than the ultimate ball into the field is definitely claimed by Ramsdale.
There have been enormous groans throughout that transfer when Caicedo went backwards moderately than delivering a ball into the field, when given a good bit of area.
Newcastle look to spring a counter via Barnes, and whereas this one is snuffed out, you possibly can see what their game-plan goes to be.
06:00pm
30 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Garnacho is launched down Chelsea’s left and the winger drives to the byline earlier than pulling the ball again into the world.
Fernandez leaves it for Palmer, however after taking a contact, the ahead’s effort is fairly tame and simply blocked.
05:59pm
29 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Moises Caicedo simply obtained his ninth reserving of the season, that means that he’ll earn a two-game suspension if he picks up a yellow card in both of Chelsea’s subsequent two Premier League video games. Enzo Fernandez is on eight bookings and likewise must be cautious.
05:58pm
28 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Since Newcastle took the lead, they’ve had simply 12% of the ball. Not that they’ll thoughts an excessive amount of, with Chelsea struggling to carve them open following the flurry of possibilities earlier within the sport.
05:56pm
26 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Caicedo brings down Woltemade with a problem from behind, and regardless of getting a number of the ball, the referee deems it a foul and a yellow card, the midfielder’s ninth of the season.
Are Chelsea’s disciplinary issues going to strike as soon as once more this night? The house aspect deal with the free-kick higher on this event.
05:54pm
24 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1
Fofana appears to convey down a protracted ball ahead from Newcastle, however after his first contact, Gordon pinches it off him and appears set to burst clear down the guests’ left.
The central defender brings him down with a siding problem and turns into the primary participant to enter the e book.
Thiaw has a free header from the ensuing free-kick however he instances it poorly, sending it effectively over the bar.
05:50pm
GOAL! Gordon tucks dwelling towards run of play
Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 1 (Gordon) Chelsea have been the dominant staff in these opening levels however Newcastle have the lead following a superb transfer.
Livramento drives inside and, from his personal half, performs an exquisite, incisive through-ball that places Willock in on purpose.
With Sanchez popping out, the previous Arsenal man squares the ball to his left to Gordon, who takes a contact earlier than tapping dwelling.
It’s the guests’ first shot of the sport! The move via to Willock was far, far too straightforward from a Chelsea perspective.
05:47pm
17 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 0
Fernandez is discovered on the sting of the world and he lets fly with a thunderous effort, that may very well be sure for the highest left nook, nevertheless it’s blocked by his personal teammate, with Palmer’s shoulder getting in the way in which. That should have stung.
There’s a temporary VAR verify following an earlier coming-together between Caicedo and Willock however there may be nothing in it.
05:45pm
14 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 0
Chelsea pinch the ball excessive up the pitch with Newcastle seeking to play out, however after driving into the world, Garnacho’s shot on purpose is pretty tame.
Moments later, Gusto picks Palmer out simply contained in the field and the ahead appears to fireside dwelling into the left of the purpose, simply chopping throughout the ball together with his strike, nevertheless it bends away and goes simply large of the publish.
05:42pm
12 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 0
Palmer is present in a stunning pocket of area and he feeds Gusto to his proper, however his low ball into the world is lower out.
The ball drops to James on the sting of the world however he rifles an effort effectively over the bar. You’ll be able to usually depend on the right-back to hit the goal in these positions.
05:41pm
11 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 0
I’m undecided how severely Cole Palmer took that huddle across the referee. He put an arm round Tierney earlier than captain Reece James appeared to inform him to get it off.
Palmer, with a raised eyebrow, then appeared to spend the remainder of the huddle with extra consideration on Tierney than James.
05:40pm
10 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 0
That’s the first actual probability of this match! James delivers an exquisite outswinging nook into the field and Fofana rises very well however he directs his header over the bar.
He will probably be disillusioned to not have hit the goal there, aiming for the highest proper nook together with his effort.
05:39pm
9 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 0
Garnacho offers the ball away to Livramento, who’s bundled over by Cucurella as he approaches the Chelsea field, however play is waved on and the hosts can break down the opposite finish.
Garnacho cuts inside and floats a teasing ball in the direction of the again publish, with Pedro stretching for it, however it’s steered behind for a nook.
05:36pm
6 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 0
It’s been a reasonably flat begin to the match. Maybe unsurprisingly so with either side in the course of final 16 ties in Europe.
Barnes is launched down Newcastle’s left however his first-time ball is definitely gathered by Sanchez, who has been going lengthy a good bit at first of this sport.
05:34pm
4 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 0
The Chelsea gamers truly huddled round referee Paul Tierney, which was, err, bizarre.
Huddle
05:33pm
3 minutes: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 0
Gusto goes very excessive up when Chelsea have the ball, permitting Palmer to float inside into his most harmful place.
Newcastle lower out Caicedo’s move into the England man and break with tempo, however Cucurella does effectively to snuff out the hazard as they attain the field.
05:31pm
1 min: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 0
Chelsea followers within the Matthew Harding stand displayed an enormous banner that learn ‘Reece James One Of Our Personal’ forward of kick-off in celebration of James signing his new contract. As is now custom, the Chelsea gamers additionally huddled within the centre circle.
Chelsea
05:30pm
1 min: Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 0
That is unbelievable… Paul Tierney has stood proper in the course of Chelsea’s pre-match huddle on the midway line, with Cole Palmer placing his arms across the referee at one stage.
Following that, we get underway at Stamford Bridge, with Newcastle kicking issues off, going from left to proper on this first half.
05:27pm
Chelsea followers honour James
The gamers have emerged from the tunnel in west London as a giant flag with Reece James’ title on it makes its method throughout one of many stands following the announcement of his contract extension this week. “On of our personal,” it says.
05:25pm
Kick-off approaching
We’re simply 5 minutes away from kick-off at Stamford Bridge, can Chelsea climb as much as third or will Newcastle rise from thirteenth to ninth?
05:22pm
Woltemade’s struggles since brace towards Chelsea
Nick Woltemade scored each targets for Newcastle of their 2-2 draw towards Chelsea in December.
Nevertheless, the striker has actually struggled to search out the again of the online since, scoring only one purpose in all competitions and in no way within the Premier League.
05:16pm
Damage updates
Liam Rosenior says Filip Jorgensen, who shouldn’t be the Chelsea squad tonight, has a groin concern.
Eddie Howe, in the meantime, says Joelinton has a toe concern, with the Brazilian on the bench tonight.
05:15pm
Can Chelsea lay down a marker?
With Manchester United internet hosting Aston Villa on Sunday, earlier than Liverpool face Tottenham, Chelsea have the prospect to set the tempo within the race for Champions League soccer this weekend.
Whereas they’re at present degree on factors with sixth-placed Liverpool, a win towards Eddie Howe’s aspect would take Chelsea into third, above United and Villa on purpose distinction.
05:13pm
Joao Pedro in red-hot kind
Solely Erling Haaland (19) has scored extra non-penalty targets within the Premier League this season than Joao Pedro (14).
In the meantime, solely Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (19 in 2000-01) and Diego Costa (19 in 2014-15) have ever scored extra non-penalty targets of their debut Premier League season with Chelsea.
In 2026, the Brazilian leads all gamers within the competitors for complete targets (8) and purpose involvements (10 – 8 targets, 2 assists).
The striker scored towards Newcastle within the reverse fixture this season as Chelsea got here from two targets right down to salvage some extent at St James’ Park.
05:07pm
Chelsea ‘nonetheless have nice probability towards PSG’, says Rosenior
Chelsea will hope for a exceptional turnaround of their final 16 tie with PSG, at present 5-2 down heading into Tuesday’s second leg on the Bridge.
Requested if he’ll now be prioritising the Newcastle sport following the heavy defeat, Liam Rosenior insisted: “I don’t prioritise any competitors.
“The subsequent sport we play, we wish to win. We nonetheless have an awesome probability if we get the primary purpose on Tuesday night time towards PSG.”
05:04pm
Newcastle battle at Stamford Bridge however enhance total towards Chelsea
Chelsea have gained 11 of their final 12 Premier League dwelling video games towards Newcastle (D1) since a 2-0 loss in Could 2012 below Roberto Di Matteo.
Nevertheless, Newcastle have averted defeat in 5 of their final seven Premier League video games towards Chelsea (W3 D2 L2), extra instances than that they had of their earlier 15 (W3 D1 L11).
05:00pm
Elsewhere within the Premier League
There have been two 3pm kick-offs within the Premier League and so they have simply come to an finish, with just one purpose in each:
Brighton’s win sees Newcastle drop to thirteenth, however Sunderland and Bournemouth each slipping up means Eddie Howe’s males can climb to ninth with a win at Chelsea this night.
04:55pm
‘Quite a lot of focus will probably be on Barcelona sport’, Howe admits
After Newcastle conceded with the final kick of the sport to throw away a 1-0 lead towards Barcelona on Tuesday, Eddie Howe stated: “The lads are fairly good. They develop into used to constructive responses to tough moments.
“I feel after they look again, they respect how effectively the staff carried out. We have now to take that great things into the following sport.”
Requested about right now’s sport with Chelsea earlier than Wednesday’s second leg in Barcelona, he stated: “There’s psychological challenges for this sport. Quite a lot of the main target will probably be on the Barcelona sport, rightly so, however this sport is a really robust one.
“They’re a harmful staff, one of many hardest away video games we’ll have. Huge job to get the gamers prepared.”
04:51pm
James ‘finest footballer in his place’, says Rosenior
After James’ new contract was introduced, Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior stated he “can’t cease smiling” and that the membership have “secured one of the best footballer on the earth in his place”.
“He had many alternatives to depart this membership,” stated Rosenior, who was appointed in January.
“It’s not simply concerning the dimension and the stature of the membership that he’s come via, it’s about his perception and confidence in what we’re doing and the place we wish to go. We’ve had many conversations about it.
“For him to signal a deal and put his religion in us is an enormous step.”
He added: “If you see Reece from afar, you admire him. He can play many various positions technically, he can rating targets, defend, his athleticism.
“The factor that impresses me most is his humility. You realise why he’s having, and can have, the profession he’s had as captain of Chelsea. He will probably be our chief for so long as I’m right here.
“It has been a extremely good two and a half months with him.”
04:50pm
James indicators six-year deal
After the defeat in Paris, there was some extra constructive information for Chelsea followers, with Reece James signing a brand new contract, preserving him on the membership till 2032.
The Chelsea captain stated he might have earned extra money by leaving the membership, however added: “Cash shouldn’t be the be-all and end-all. This membership is my dwelling, that is the place I like and wish to be.
“Happiness and the place I wish to be means extra to me. I wish to win right here, and we are going to win right here.”
Reece James of Chelsea indicators a contract extension – Darren Walsh/Getty Pictures
04:45pm
These groups in full
Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; James, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Garnacho; Pedro.
Subs: Adarabioyo, Delap, Guiu, Hato, Lavia, Santos, Badiashile, Sarr, Sharman-Lowe.
Newcastle: Ramsdale; Livramento, Thiaw, Botman, Corridor; Ramsey, Willock; Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes; Gordon.
Subs: Joelinton, Burn, Elanga, Murphy, Osula, Pope, Ruddy, Trippier, Wissa.
04:41pm
Newcastle staff information – Six adjustments from Barca draw
Howe has made six adjustments following the draw towards Barcelona on Tuesday, bringing Botman, Livramento, Willock, Woltemade, Murphy and Gordon into the aspect instead of Burn, Trippier, Tonali, Joelinton, Elanga and Osula.
Tonali misses out fully for the guests via sickness.
04:36pm
Chelsea staff information – Sanchez again in purpose
Chelsea make simply two adjustments following the defeat towards PSG, with Sanchez changing Jorgensen after a tough night for the Dane, whereas Garnacho replaces Neto on the left wing.
04:31pm
Chelsea goal high 4 after Paris collapse
Good afternoon and welcome to dwell protection of Chelsea vs Newcastle United within the Premier League, with Liam Rosenior’s males hoping to bounce again from their late collapse towards Paris Saint-Germain within the week and climb into the highest 4.
Within the 73rd minute of Wednesday’s round-of-16 first leg in Paris, Chelsea have been on target for a decent and helpful 2-2 draw to take again to Stamford Bridge. Nevertheless, a disastrous last 20 minutes, sparked by a obvious error from Filip Jorgensen, has left them dealing with a 5-2 deficit forward of Tuesday’s second leg.
Whereas PSG get the weekend off from Ligue 1 duties, Chelsea will probably be hoping a victory towards Newcastle at Stamford Bridge this night can restore some confidence and perception earlier than the French aspect come to city.
With Manchester United internet hosting Aston Villa on Sunday, earlier than Liverpool face Tottenham, Chelsea have the prospect to set the tempo within the race for Champions League soccer this weekend. Whereas they’re at present degree on factors with sixth-placed Liverpool, a win towards Eddie Howe’s aspect would take Chelsea into third, above United and Villa on purpose distinction.
Newcastle had been enduring an extremely tough interval within the league, with one win in seven video games. Nevertheless, they beat United 2-1 of their final top-flight outing, and following defeat towards Manchester Metropolis within the FA Cup, have been solely denied a well-known victory towards Barcelona with the final kick of the sport as Lamine Yamal transformed from the spot.
Forward of their journey to Spain on Tuesday, Howe’s aspect are hoping to safe successive league wins for the primary time because the begin of January, a end result which might take them from thirteenth to ninth, relying on how this afternoon’s 3pm fixtures end.
Chelsea have didn’t beat Newcastle of their final three conferences, with November’s league conflict ending in a 2-2 draw after the west London aspect’s second-half comeback, however they haven’t misplaced towards Newcastle at Stamford Bridge within the league since 2012, successful 11 of their 12 dwelling ties within the competitors in that point.