Chelsea extend their winning run to five matches in all competitions courtesy of their 1-0 victory over Newcastle United this afternoon.
Match Reports
Marcos Alonso's strike was enough to secure the three points on a day where quality finishing in the final third was an issue for both teams.
The Blues exposed the visitors down the right before Callum Hudson-Odoi teed up Alonso, who struck his drive through Martin Dubravka to find the back of the net for the winner.
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Match Events
16' Willian's header wide out
Willian should do better from close range. Hudson-Odoi gets the better of Yedlin and he lifts a cross into the middle for the Brazilian to attack. He connects with his header at the back post, only to nod his attempt wide of the left post.
19' CLOSE! Mount's shot too straight
Hudson-Odoi is the architect again for the Blues as he tees up Mount in the box. The midfielder turns and shoots, only to blast his effort straight at Dubravka. Either side of the Newcastle keeper and that was a goal.
26' Willian's shot wide out
Willian probes in the right inside channel and he cuts inside to shoot on his left foot, but he places his strike wide of the target.
56' Abraham's header off the bar
Chelsea come within inches of breaking the deadlock from a corner. Willian's delivery is on point and Abraham rises to head at goal. His attempt travels towards the top right corner, but it strikes the bar and bounces over.
67' Abraham's header over the bar
Hudson-Odoi takes over corner duty on the left flank and he whips a dangerous cross into the box. Abraham rises to head at goal, only to direct his effort over the bar.
73' GOAL! Chelsea 1-0 Newcastle (Alonso)
The Spaniard drives with his left foot towards goal and his effort has enough power to creep through the grasp of Dubravka into the net. Pulisic starts the attack with a driving run into the right inside channel before pulling back a cross into the middle. Hudson-Odoi helps it on to Alonso, who does the rest with a neat finish.
WalLam_Chelsea
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Lampard Become Zidane Jr.
cr7luvin
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transfer ban is the reason for rising of the Chelsea club a blend of youth and experience
Official72017
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Critics: "Lampard will be no success at Chelsea." Lampard: "Hold my beer."
krishna1038w
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hudson odoi is the player to watch out for along with pulisic.. anyway feel good to win..
Dwise
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80mins to 90+3 mins was a battle btw LIFE and DEATH[Crylaugh]
Desmondeyum
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Callum Hudson-Odoi has either scored or assisted in every appearance for Chelsea this season โฝ๏ธ vs Grimsby ๐ ฐ๏ธ vs Brighton ๐ ฐ๏ธ vs Lille ๐ ฐ๏ธ vs Southampton ๐ ฐ๏ธ vs Newcastle
ciebiklmr
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whenever alonso starts the game chelsea never lost any games this season
nocbdkst
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Chelsea is a team to look they will surely going to win premier with these bunch of talented young player plus transfer ban will also be lifted
jefthomas
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Even if Alonso hit the goal I don't know how the hell he is in the first team . Need to find a replacement . He can be a left winger not left back. Watching him playing for Chelsea is hard to watch
huaaelopr
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lt sounds like the football player Ozil just dropped in for an attachment to Arsenal f/c uninvited and found the current club settings without the space where to fit and feature him to play his game. On the contrary it is the new manager in his second year now at Arsenal who is supposed to initiate his managerial designs to the Arsenal f/c board before addressing the player. l t is the board which is guardian to all the playing material at the football club that includes Ozil. Football players are human beings who deserve contractual respects and their protection. As it is, the Ozil saga at Arsenal smells badly against the manager. ln the EPL recent experiences the Ozil case appears to be the second following that of Adebayo at the Tottenham f/c Respect and Protect Ozils contractual obligations to the club. Fan: a. m.
Hemperor
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Chelsea proving to be an elite team they have been for over 10years No transfer and they are far better than Manchester United
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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Scrappy game but a good result nonetheless. It was kinda expected since after international break everyone tends to fall off a bit. Alonso started and deservedly so, did well today and even got the goal. Other than that a flat game but at the very least momentum is now our way and we can hopefully take this momentum forward. We created some very good chances that should have been converted and would have had it not been against a team like Newcastle where everyone is defending....
basketballer
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OFFICIAL : The Lions Invaded the Castle after Roaring for 72 Minutes ๐
Sokanola
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There you go again, a team that knows how to get result, the blues are at it as always. Say what you will, they have my respect and undivided attention. I duff my hat to a team with attitude.
youngsony
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Newcastle wins United , Chelsea wins Newcastle, wolves wins Manchester city, Chelsea wins wolves, Southampton draws United, Chelsea wins Southampton, Brighton wins Tottenham, Chelsea wins Brighton, Norwich wins Manchester city, Chelsea wins Norwich... stop the hate we are fighting your battles .. What a time to be a Chelsea fan...
RoverSanil
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The best Ever happened at Chelsea was transfer ban Proud to be a Chelsea, Ajax next Get the 3 points We are blues ๐๐๐ Pulisic is promising player, Hudson odoi is beast, Great goal from Alonso, Better luck next Tammy Abraham.
crazyme
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Samelly
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Jorginho will be the engine room of any midfield Willian is proving me wrong at the moment Kovacic is so undroppable at the moment Hudson-odoi will not make us miss Hazard as we should Abraham should learn how to hit the ball very well Pulisic is a good player Alonso is been rejuvenated MY TAKE ON THE MATCH!
LionelRonaldoGoat
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Maguire and Wan Bissakka are too sad after seeing this
liobdiost
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Hudson odoi will be playmaker of the season and Chelsea will win the EPL or UCL
SINGAM23
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Alonso became Abraham today (the A factor worked well)