Chelsea continued their impressive revival under Enzo Maresca with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge, fueled by goals from Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer.
Jackson’s goal came after a well-placed pass from Palmer found Neto, whose low cross was swept home by Jackson.
Newcastle then equalized through Alexander Isak, who tapped in after a lapse in concentration from Reece James.
Chelsea have struggled at home this season, but they displayed confidence after halftime.
Palmer seized an opportunity as Newcastle’s defense hesitated, scoring with a low shot that exploited Nick Pope’s positioning.
Chelsea then dominated, with Neto hitting the post from a Noni Madueke cross.
Despite Chelsea’s control, Newcastle remained a threat with Isak.
He narrowly missed a chance to equalize after rounding goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
The win marked a crucial boost for Chelsea as they look to build momentum in the league while extending Newcastle’s winless streak to five matches.
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