LIVE UPDATE: Newcastle vs Chelsea

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FULL TIME: NEWCASTLE 2-2 CHELSEA. Ramires
and Willian spark a dramatic second-half turnaround from
the Blues as they erase a two-goal deficit to deny the
Magpies their first victory of the season after they opened
up a lead through Ayoze Perez and Georginio Wijnaldum.

90' + 6' Newcastle win successive corners but they
inexplicably decide to play the pair of them short. With no
more than a few seconds remaining, there's no reason for
them not to send the ball into the box and hope for a
dramatic winner.

90' + 4' You hate to see this as De Jong goes down in
considerable pain after tacking a vicious blow to the head
from Ramires. It was completely accidental as they collided
in midfield, but the Dutchman has battled constant injuries
since arriving at Newcastle at the start of last season. He's
still lying on the pitch and this ground has gone almost
completely silent.

90' + 2' Final change here for Newcastle and it's simply a
way to run down the clock as Siem de Jong is introduced.
Sissoko jogs off the pitch and gets a tongue lashing from his
manager who urges him to take his time. Nervy moments
for Newcastle, indeed.

90' The fourth official indicates there will be four minutes
of time added on at the end of this match. Can Chelsea
complete the comeback or will Newcastle hold on?

88' McClaren is in disbelief on the touchline, cowering back
into his seat in the dugout. It's incredibly cruel on him, but
he still has his work cut out for him as they're in danger of
losing this game altogether now with two minutes plus
stoppage time still to play.

86' NEWCASTLE HEARTS ARE BROKEN!

85' Ivan Toney comes on for his Premier League debut, and
what a moment this is for him against then champions. Off
in his stead is Mitrovic, who departs to a roaring ovation.
The Serbian makes his way off, urging his team to keep
their focus and see this one out.

83' SKIED BY PEDRO! Absolute magic from Fabregas
who plays a ball 40-yards up the pitch on a dime to pick
out the run of Pedro on the right. The Spaniard is clean
through on goal, but horribly scuffs his chipped effort miles
over the bar under pressure from Krul.

81' THAT'S THE HAZARD WE'RE USED TO!
Mesmerising run from the Belgian who dribbles
spectacularly past four defenders, laterally through the
penalty area. When he finally arrives at the far post he's
off balance, however, and Mbabu is able to get a crucial
block

79' NEWCASTLE RESISTANCE IS BROKEN!
Smashing hit from Ramires, latching onto a pass from
Hazard atop the area and driving the purist of strikes into
the top corner! Krul had no chance at keeping that out.

78' Newcastle into time-wasting mode already, apparently.
Another errant pass from the Chelsea midfield runs to the
keeper, and with no one pressuring Krul, he takes the ball to
the corner of the area and waits for the run of Falcao before
picking it up.

76' Chelsea reek of desperation, but not the good kind - and
there is a difference. There's the moments when you create
all sorts of chances and keep the pressure on by can't buy a
goal, then the times where you really need a goal but are
doing little about it - the latter is where Chelsea lay at the
moment.

74' Chelsea win a corner but wait to take it as Ramires is
introduced at the expense of fellow countryman Oscar. The
set piece is finally delivered in by Fabregas, but Krul comes
out and gets good distance behind his punch to break up the
move.

72' STAT ATTACK: Newcastle have played 25 Premier
League matches since the start of 2015 and have picked up
just 15 of a possible 75 points (W3, D6, L15).

70' Spectacular! Mbabu has been a revelation tonight for
Newcastle in his Premier League debut. He goes up against
Pedro yet again, but does so well to hold his ground and
win back possession before being fouled by the Spaniard. He
extends a hand for a shake, but Pedro completely ignores the
sporting gesture and jogs away to a chorus of boos from the
home supporters.

68' Ivanovic has his name taken by referee Martin
Atkinson for a cynical shirt tug out on the flank. He
escaped with quite a few warnings in the first half so this is
long overdue.

66' Down two goals and Chelsea aren't showing any signs of
life. They haven't responded to the severity of the situation
and you just have to wonder is Mourinho is losing his hold
on the team. This is unlike anything we've seen from them
in his tenure

64' Every reason to panic now for Chelsea. They've struggled
on Tyneside historically, but this was a game they
absolutely had to have. Both teams desperately needed three
points coming into today, but only Newcaslte have played
with the required urgency.

62' STAT ATTACK: Chelsea have now officially conceded
two goals or more in each of their last five away matches
for the first time since April to August 1992.60' ST. JAMES' IN DREAMLAND! Absolutely
exquisite from Wijnaldum as he runs in front of his marker
Fabregas to meet a corner and makes absolutely sublime
contact with what looked a very difficult header, directing it
in at the far post!

58' McClaren is growing a bit anxious as he notices his
side start to stray from their gameplan. They're dropping
deeper and deeper in defence which has invited a prolonged
period of Chelsea pressure. McClaren barks out instructions
and they promptly get up the pitch and win a corner.

56' Great defensive work from Mbemba! Pedro plays an
inquisitive ball into the area for Oscar, but the Newcastle
centre-half stands his ground brilliantly to block his passage
through on goal. Meanwhile, Willian is being readied by
Mourinho and should be on any minute now.

54' Chelsea are starting to have more success finding little
pockets of space and they have looked much brighter since
the restart. You can get a sense of the talk Mourinho has
had with them as when they do lose possession, everyone is
running their tail off to win it back.

52' STAT ATTACK: Steve McClaren is winless in his
last 10 Premier League matches as manager, dating back to
his time with Middlesbrough – his worst drought in the top
flight.

50' Horrendous from Ivanovic! Pedro sprays a terrific ball
out wide to pick out the run of the Serbian defender who
then sends his cross terribly high, forcing Hazard to
scramble to save it on the far touchline. Pressure stays on,
but Newcastle get back in numbers and remain organised to
sniff it out.

48' Remy is showered with boos every time he gets on the
ball, but there hasn't been a whole lot of that this evening.
It's to no fault of the striker who has been moving well up
top, there's just no service to speak of. Chelsea need to be
more direct and decisive with their build-up play.

46' Back we are at St. James' Park and underway in the
second half.

HALF TIME: NEWCASTLE 1-0 CHELSEA. Ayoze
Perez provided the breakthrough at the end of a confident
and composed first half from the hosts. Chelsea were far too
static in the final third and no one, with the exception of
maybe Fabregas, seems to be pulling their weight. As a
result, it's a deserved lead for Newcastle at the break.

45' + 2' The half-time whistle is met by a roaring applause
from these Geordie faithfuls as Newcastle take a lead with
them into the break, still searching for a maiden victory of
the season.

45' There will be two minutes added on at the end of this
first half.

44' Well Chelsea have their work cut out for them now!
Mourinho will have to be furious with how this first half
has gone, just one week removed from their showing against
Arsenal where they once again looked like the champions.
But their nightmare as St. James' continues and they need a
drastic step up in the second half if they are to turn this
around.

42' CHELSEA BEHIND AT ST. JAMES' AGAIN!
Zouma caught ball watching as a cross comes in from the
right. Ayoze gets in front of Ivanovic and has time to knock
the ball down before sending a half-volley off the near post
and into the back of the net! And right on cue, Newcastle
lead the champions.

41' STAT ATTACK: Newcastle are winless through their
first six league matches this season. In 2014/15 they did not
record their first victory until their eighth match, a 1-0
triumph

39' Pedro heads away from goal! That was a better
opportunity than it first appeared as Hazard navigates a
cross through to the far post for the Spaniard. Pedro rises
about Mbabu to meet it, but awkwardly fails to guide his
header towards goal! He has to be testing Krul from there.

37' SMART SAVE! Chelsea have posed little to no threat
in attack, but after being pinned in their end for a lengthy
period, Fabregas starts forward and runs half the length of
the pitch before driving an inquisitive effort at goal from
distance. Krul does well to get a strong hand to it, however.

35' Dazzling run from Janmaat! He shows great intent in
dribbling his way into the centre and past Fabregas. Hazard
is doing nothing to track the Dutch defender, but he's let off
here as Janmaat's shot is blocked to safety by Cahill.

33' This is an odd turn of events for Newcastle. Colback
suffers a knock and after a lengthy stoppage it appears as
though his night is done. Obertan has his bib off and is on
the touchline set to come on. Colback puts a hand up and
refuses the switch, however, and McClaren obliges - and
seconds later he's back on sliding into a hard challenge.

31' STAT ATTACK: If Chelsea were to lose their fourth
consecutive match at St. James’ Park today, they would
equal their lowest point total after seven games of a Premier
League season in club history.

29' The half-hour mark is rapidly approaching, with
McClaren already sending out some substitutes to get warm.
Chelsea win themselves a corner, but the hosts are able to
head away at the near post. This game certainly isn't very
open.

27' Ivanovic gets a warning from the referee for a push on
Ayoze, escaping an early booking. The Magpies break
forward as a result, but the aforementioned Spaniard can
only drag a terrible effort well wide of the left-hand post!

25' Mbabu manages to make tracks down the left flank, but
the Swiss defender can't beat the first man with a cross. The
hosts look for a lofted ball into Mitrovic moments later, but
Zouma comes across in commanding fashion to head a
clearance into touch.

23' Ivanovic breaks down the right-hand side, but the
Serbian defender can only send a cross sailing directly out
of play for a goal kick! Chelsea are struggling to force Krul
into regular action, with the home fans probably quite
pleased with the fact that Mourinho's attack are drawing
blanks at the moment.

19' STAT ATTACK: Jose Mourinho has never won a
Premier League match at St. James’ Park after five trips to
Tyneside (D2, L3).

17' SISSOKO! There seems to be a fire lit under this
Newcastle team, out of nowhere really. Sissoko picks up the
ball and drives at the defence before rifling a low strike
across goal. Begovic scrambles to get across and is relieved to
see it roll wide of the far stick.

15' Worrying moments for Chelsea! Hazard goes down hard
as he's clattered into by Janmaat. The defender did nothing
wrong though, simply carrying on his run before being
impeded by the Belgian who winds up worse for wear. It
was a nasty looking collision, but he should be alright to
continue.

13' The hosts need a good showing from Anita and Colback.
The latter was considered a doubt due to injury but has
made a miraculous recovery, though if he is not 100 per
cent it could cost them dearly. The way Chelsea play with
the ball, the Magpies need their two holding midfielders to
close down the gaps and kick-start their team forward on the
counter.

11' Great ball out wide from Matic to play Ivanovic into
space on the overlap. The right-back somehow pokes a cross
into the centre and it catches Remy off guard. The striker
shows great instincts to stab an effort at goal, but fails to
hit the target.

9' Chelsea have settled in and are doing a nice job of keeping
possession near the halfway line. They have yet to journey
forward into attack, but are at least careful not to give the
ball away and allow Newcastle to break. This has the feel
of a cagey affair early on.

7' STAT ATTACK: The home team has won six
consecutive times when Chelsea and Newcastle meet in the
Premier League (three apiece), following a run of seven league
meetings that saw the away side walk away with a result.

5' It wasn't far away! Chelsea win a free kick from 30-
yards out. Fabregas sets it up, but Zouma is the one to
take. The centre-half puts every ounce of weight he has
behind it, unleashing a thunderbolt that curls just wide of
the near post.

3' A lively start from Newcastle generates some noise in the
ground. Mbabu picks out Wijnaldum on the left and the
Dutchman tries a delayed give-and-go with Anita, but the
return pass is heavy and runs safely to Begovic.

1' Underway at St. James' Park!
Newcastle will be hoping to replicate their most recent
performances ageinst Chelsea and Jose Mourinho, but the
atmosphere would suggest otherwise - a timid feel about the
ground after the hosts' shaky start to the season.
Diego Costa serves the first match of his ban handed out by
the FA after being found guilty of violent conduct, though
the blow is softened by the quick return to fitness of Oscar
and Pedro - both of whom keep their place in the starting
lineup. Loic Remy gets the start up top in the Spaniard's
absence, while Kurt Zouma holds his place in the team,
keeping John Terry on the bench.
The return of Aleksandar Mitrovic from a three-match ban
should provide the Magpies a boost, and the timing couldn’t
be better as Papiss Cisse misses out due to injury.
Massadio Haidara is also unavailable for Newcastle,
paving the way for Kevin Mbabu to make his Premier
League debut. The final change is a tactical one, with
Vurnon Anita on in midfield at the expense of Florian
Thauvin.
SUBS: Ramires, Falcao, Obi Mikel, Kenedy, Willian,
Terry, Blackman.
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Begovic; Ivanovic, Cahill, Zouma,
Azpilicueta; Fabregas, Matic; Pedro, Oscar, Hazard; Remy.
SUBS: Williamson, De Jong, Obertan, Lascelles, Thauvin,
Elliot, Toney.
NEWCASTLE (4-2-3-1): Krul; Janmaat, Mbemba,
Coloccini, Mbabu; Anita, Colback; Sissoko, Wijnaldum,
Perez; Mitrovic.
CONFIRMED TEAM NEWS:
Chelsea got back to their winning ways against Arsenal last
weekend and it came in the most fitting way – amidst
scandal and controversy. It was a typified performance from
the Blues, defending soundly and crowding the ref to get an
opponent sent off. Their antics come under plenty of scrutiny
but it’s become the Chelsea way, and it works for them.
They need to stick to their game if they are to challenge for
the title and they did that in every shape of the word a
week ago.
Newcastle are all over the place early in the season, with
Steve McClaren faced with more than he signed up for. The
new manager should be able to get through these turbulent
times and guide the Magpies to greener pastures, but it
doesn’t appear as though it will be a quick process. Scoring
goals has been a real issue for them and fans are once again
becoming unsettled as the club still awaits their first win – a
surprising outcome considering the money they spent in the
transfer window.
Hello football fans around the world and welcome to
Tyneside! We’re at St. James’ Park this evening as
Newcastle desperately search for their first victory of the
season against a Chelsea side trying to claw their way back
into the title race. I am Alex Moretto and I will be your
in-game host, guiding you through the match LIVE as it
happens.