Newcastle United secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with an early first-half goal from Anthony Gordon proving to be the difference in a tightly contested Premier League clash.
Okay News reports that despite Chelsea starting the match brightly, they were caught out on the counter-attack in the 18th minute.
Tino Livramento advanced and slipped a simple through ball to Joe Willock, who broke clear on goal. Rather than shooting, Willock unselfishly squared the ball to Gordon, leaving him with an easy finish past returning Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
In search of an equalizer, Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior made an attacking adjustment at halftime by bringing on striker Liam Delap. However, the Blues struggled to break down a resolute Newcastle defense and were repeatedly frustrated by Magpies goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who made crucial saves against Cole Palmer and Delap.
Chelsea’s pressure peaked in the final moments of stoppage time, but a powerful free-kick from captain Reece James agonizingly struck the bottom of the post.
The frustrating home defeat leaves Chelsea with a quick turnaround, as they must now regroup ahead of a crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.
