Chelsea suffered a heavy defeat when visiting Newcastle’s headquarters in the ongoing Premier League 2023/2024.

Chelsea suffered a heavy defeat when visiting Newcastle’s headquarters in the ongoing Premier League 2023/2024. Mauricio Pochettino felt extremely frustrated with his team’s loss.

Chelsea visited Newcastle in the 13th week of the Premier League 2023/204, Saturday (25/11/2023) evening local time. Playing at St James’ Park, The Blues were forced to surrender with a decisive score of 1-4.

Newcastle’s four goals were scored by Alexander Isak, Jamaal Lascelles, Joelinton, and Anthony Gordon. Meanwhile, Chelsea could only reply through Raheem Sterling.

Unfortunately, Chelsea had to play with 10 players since the 73rd minute. Reece James was expelled by the referee after receiving a second yellow card for fouling Anthony Gordon.

Thanks to this result, Chelsea still occupies the 10th position in the Premier League standings with 16 points. Meanwhile, Newcastle is in sixth place with a collection of 23 points.

Pochettino himself could not accompany his players on the sidelines after receiving three yellow cards. His duties were taken over by assistant Jesus Perez.

The negative result in this match clearly made Pochettino feel very frustrated. The coach assessed that his players performed very poorly in this match.

“That was not our best game, even in my opinion, it might be our worst performance this season,” said Pochettino on the club’s official website.

“It’s really difficult to be in the stands today and not be able to have an influence.”

Pochettino also admitted that Newcastle played better than his team. Eddie Howe’s troops were able to capitalize on opportunities to score.

“I think both teams were not at their best, but we should not complain about this result,” he continued.

“We only scored one goal, while Newcastle was very ruthless in capitalizing on their chances and deserved to win.”

Newcastle United immediately extinguished Chelsea’s comeback momentum in the English Premier League. The Magpies defeated Chelsea 4-1 at St James Park in a match that was colored by a red card for Reece James in the second half on Saturday (26/11/2023).

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Alexander Isak scored a goal upon his return from injury, while two quick goals in the second half and a late goal from Anthony Gordon ensured Newcastle’s victory.

Isak, who had been absent from several games over the past month due to a thigh problem, received a brilliant short pass through the heart of Chelsea’s defense by 17-year-old midfielder Lewis Miley. The striker took one touch before unleashing a shot into the goal in the 13th minute.

Chelsea equalized ten minutes later when Raheem Sterling was fouled on the edge of the penalty area, and the winger stepped up to take a free-kick that passed Nick Pope who couldn’t keep it out.

Newcastle almost took the lead in the first half when a free-kick from full-back Kieran Trippier hit the goalpost. However, there were no signs that Chelsea would collapse in the second half.

The home team took the lead again in the 60th minute through a ball situation. Jamaal Lascelles welcomed Gordon’s cross to bring Newcastle back in front.

Just over a minute later, Chelsea’s goal was breached again when Joelinton took the ball from Brazilian defender Thiago Silva on the edge of the penalty area. He advanced before scoring a goal to put Chelsea on the brink.

Chelsea’s chance to make a comeback vanished when Reece James received his second yellow card for a harmless foul in the 73rd minute.

This situation prompted Eddie Howe to overhaul his lineup. He brought in some young players from the bench and moved Gordon forward. Gordon completed the victory in the 83rd minute with an outstanding individual shot as Newcastle rose to sixth place in the standings with 23 points.

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Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino criticized his team after the result left them in 10th place with 16 points. He said this was Chelsea’s worst game of the season.

“We will go to the hotel, then train early tomorrow, no rest time. We can’t blame the players; this is a team effort. We need to understand the level we need to compete at and learn from this situation,” said Pochettino.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said he was pleased with how his squad, missing many key players due to injury and suspension, took advantage of their superiority in the second half.

“It was a real statement of character within the squad. We really asked the players to perform better, and we truly deserve to win. Great positive things from today,” he said.

Newcastle United crushed Chelsea in the continuation of the 2023/24 Premier League at St James’ Park on Saturday (25/11) evening local time. The match ended with a score of 4-1.

Alexander Isak opened the scoring for Newcastle in the 13th minute. However, Raheem Sterling equalized ten minutes later with a free-kick, and the score remained 1-1 until halftime.

In the second half, Newcastle went on a rampage by scoring three goals. The players who put their names on the scoresheet were Jamaal Lascelles (60′), Joelinton (61′), and Anthony Gordon (83′).

Chelsea had to play with ten players from the 73rd minute. Reece James was sent off by the referee after receiving a second yellow card for a foul on Gordon.

OVERVIEW: This victory temporarily puts Newcastle in sixth place in the standings with 23 points. Meanwhile, Chelsea has to settle for tenth place with 16 points.

Newcastle faces Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday (29/11) early morning local time. Meanwhile, Chelsea will meet Brighton on Sunday (3/12) evening local time.