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Premier League | Gameweek 3
Aug 26, 2018 at 4pm UK
 
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NewcastleNewcastle United
1-2
Chelsea

Joselu (83')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Hazard (76' pen.), Yedlin (87' og.)
Reaction
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is a little teapot on August 26, 2018
Jamie Carragher questions Rafael Benitez's pragmatic approach
Jamie Carragher wonders whether Rafael Benitez's pragmatic approach is harming his reputation as a manager.
Aug 27, 21:55
 Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Salomon Rondon backs Newcastle United tactics against Chelsea
Newcastle United striker Salomon Rondon backs his side's defensive tactics against Chelsea on Sunday, despite their 2-1 loss at St James' Park.
Aug 27, 14:14
 Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri celebrates after watching his side beat Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
Maurizio Sarri hails Chelsea character in Newcastle United win
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes that his side showed character to beat Newcastle United at St James' Park, but insists it is too early to look at the table.
Aug 27, 11:57
 Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Rafael Benitez denies bust-up with Jonjo Shelvey, Jamaal Lascelles
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez denies reports that Jonjo Shelvey and captain Jamaal Lascelles missed the defeat to Chelsea due to a training-ground bust-up.
Aug 26, 22:14
 Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is a little teapot on August 26, 2018
Rafael Benitez unhappy with "soft" refereeing decisions
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez claims that his side were on the wrong end of two "soft" refereeing decisions during their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.
Aug 26, 20:14
 Maurizio Sarri watches on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Maurizio Sarri: 'Chelsea match against Newcastle United very difficult'
Maurizio Sarri admits that his Chelsea side had a "very difficult" time playing their game and breaking down the opposition in Sunday's 2-1 win at Newcastle United.
Aug 26, 19:03
 Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez defends conservative tactics in Chelsea loss
Rafael Benitez explains his defensive tactics following Newcastle United's narrow 2-1 Premier League defeat at the hands of Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
Aug 26, 18:44
 Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on August 20, 2018
Eden Hazard: 'Chelsea never give up'
Eden Hazard admits that he and his Chelsea teammates were left feeling tired by their late 2-1 win at Newcastle United but insists that the Blues "never give up".
Aug 26, 18:31

The Match

Match Report

Chelsea register a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United in Sunday's Premier League fixture at St James' Park to record their third successive win in the top flight.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as an own goal from DeAndre Yedlin helps Chelsea register a 2-1 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League.

Team News

Eden Hazard will make his first Premier League start of the season as Chelsea make two changes to their side for this afternoon's meeting with Newcastle United.

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