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Newcastle vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction as Willock gives Magpies win

Newcastle aim to hold on to their place in the top four as they welcome Chelsea to St. James’ Park

Michael Jones
Saturday 12 November 2022 14:52 EST
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Newcastle host Chelsea in this Premier League clash which could have a big impact on the top four race. The Magpies sit third in the table after a seriously impressive start and will secure that place for the World Cup break if they defeat Graham Potter’s men at St. James’ Park. The hosts start the match six points clear of Chelsea and can extend that to nine making a top four finish tricky for the Blues.

Newcastle have won their last four matches, with Miguel Almiron playing like a man possessed with insatiable goal-scoring hunger. The forward won the Premier League’s player of the month award thanks to six goals in six games whilst Eddie Howe was also named manager of the month for leading the North East side up the table.

In contrast, the pressure on Potter is ramping up following a run of four Premier League games in a row without a win for Chelsea. Back-to-back defeats to Brighton and Arsenal are a significant concern ahead of the World Cup but Chelsea can ease the pressure by defeating Newcastle and closing the gap on the top four.

Follow all the action as Newcastle play Chelsea in their final match before the World Cup break:

HT Man City 1-1 Brentford

Phil Foden cancels out Ivan Toney’s opener just before half-time after a slow start from Manchester City.

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Michael Jones12 November 2022 13:26

Half-time: Man City 1-1 Brentford

45+3 mins: Phil Foden’s half-volley sends Man City into the half-time break on level terms after an impressive start from Brentford saw Ivan Toney nod them in front.

The Bees then sat back and invited pressure which allowed City into the game. The dominated possession and finally converted from a set piece.

All to play for in the second half.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 13:22

GOAL! Man City 1-1 Brentford (Foden, 45+2)⚽️

45+2 mins: What a strike! Man City win a corner that Kevin De Bruyne swings into the box. His cross drops over the head of Manuel Akanji but bounces up kindly for Phil Foden.

He drills a left-footed effort on the half-volley and smokes it past David Raya in Brentford’s goal.

Fantastic finish from the Englishman.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 13:20

Man City 0-1 Brentford

45 mins: Nearly! The ball comes into the midfield and Vitaly Janelt beats Haaland to it. He nods it on to Ivan Toney who flicks a pass in behind for Bryan Mbeumo.

Mbeumo doesn’t have much room to operate from but decides to poke one towards goal from the edge of the box and only manages to send it into the hands of Ederson.

Three minutes of added time to play.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 13:18

Man City 0-1 Brentford

42 mins: Save! City move up the pitch quickly once again. Bernardo gives the ball to De Bruyne who laces it up to Foden on the left.

Foden drives into the penalty and smokes a shot towards the near post but David Raya has it covered and gets tow hands to the ball to keep it out.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 13:13

Man City 0-1 Brentford

39 mins: A sweeping move sees Cancelo drive inside from the right before threading the ball over to Bernardo Silva. He slides a pass into the box for Kevin De Bruyne whose cross is deflected behind by Ben Mee.

Corner to City.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 13:11

Man City 0-1 Brentford

36 mins: Bernardo Silva sends a pass over to Joao Cancelo on the left side of the pitch. City are almost camped on the edge of the Brentford box and Cancelo flicks the ball into the middle.

Ben Mee rises to get to it first and nods the ball over to Rico Henry who boots it clear. Solid defending from the Bees.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 13:08

Man City 0-1 Brentford

33 mins: Kevin De Bruyne whips a corner into the box for Manchester City and some solid initial defending from Brentford sees them nod the ball over to the far side of the box. Ilkay Gundogan brings it under control and shifts it to the byline.

He drills a low cross into the middle but David Raya gets low and scoops it up.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 13:06

Man City 0-1 Brentford

30 mins: It’s very scrappy now! City cross a free kick into the Brentford box and Haaland goes down under pressure. The home side want a penalty but play goes on.

De Bruyne makes a run down the right side of the area as the ball is slipped into him. He cuts inside of Rice Henry, feels some contact and drops to the floor.

That’s three penalty shouts in five minutes from City but the referee - the VAR - says that none of them are valid.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 13:02

Man City 0-1 Brentford

27 mins: No penalty! VAR took a look at the incident and couldn’t find any evidence to say that Henry handled the ball inside the area. He was right on the line and the video angles were not sufficient to overturn the on field decision of no penalty from the referee.

City are not impressed.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 13:00

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