Chelsea extend their winning run to five matches in all competitions courtesy of their 1-0 victory over Newcastle United this afternoon.
2019/2020 Premier League
1-0
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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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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.
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