The phrase hoodoo doesn’t fairly cowl it.
You had to return to for the one and solely time Newcastle beforehand triumphed at Stamford Bridge within the Premier League.
This aspect don’t are inclined to fare notably effectively on their travels, however there was no hazard of Eddie Howe’s workforce penning this recreation off earlier than a monumental Champions League tie in opposition to Barcelona on Wednesday evening.
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Howe made it clear to his gamers how large this match was, and the way they wanted to carry out.
That message obtained by means of.
The Newcastle head coach could have made six adjustments, however those that got here into the aspect recognised the significance of getting a consequence because the guests seemed to mount a late push for Europe.
Not least the returning Tino Livramento, who arrange the decisive purpose in his first begin since January, after recovering from a hamstring harm.
Not solely did the defender have the athleticism to shortly carry the ball ahead from the centre-back place to the centre circle as three Chelsea gamers chased him.
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He additionally had the technical potential to string the ball by means of for Willock within the build-up to Anthony Gordon opening the scoring.
His former membership Chelsea mustn’t have wanted any reminding of these qualities, however such a contribution finally proved the distinction on an evening dedicated Newcastle confirmed their mettle.
No marvel these within the away finish gave their aspect an enormous ovation at full-time. This was a gutsy show.