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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:

Newcastle 0-0 Chelsea

36 mins: The corner is headed clear but big Dan Burn and Newcastle manage to recover the ball. They bring it over to the right before sweeping up the pitch.

Kieran Trippier sends the ball into the box but Conor Gallagher is back to help defend for Chelsea.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 18:09

Newcastle 0-0 Chelsea

33 mins: Newcastle’s pressing has been impressive so far. Kalidu Koulibaly barely has time to control the ball before the home players are on top of him and the defender can only poke the ball out for a throw in.

At the other end Hall sends a pass down the wing and plays Mount in behind. The England forward carries the ball up to the edge of the box before flicking it into the middle but Newcastle shift it out for a corner.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 18:07

Newcastle 0-0 Chelsea

30 mins: Jorginho gets booked for a late challenge on Bruno Guimaraes. He blatantly clips Guimaraes’ ankle as the midfielder attempted to get forward and set up a counter-attack.

Cynical tackle, rightly punished.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 18:02

Newcastle 0-0 Chelsea

27 mins: Chance! Jorginho slides a forward pass up to Mason Mount who brings the ball into the Newcastle final third. He gives it to Lewis Hall and the teenager picks out Armando Broja in the box.

Broja shakes off his marker and manages to shoot on the spin. There’s no power behind his shot though and Nick Pope is left with an easy save.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 18:01

Newcastle 0-0 Chelsea

24 mins: Newcastle have started to shift the momentum in their favour. They’re enjoying a period of possession inside Chelsea’s half and are getting the ball into the penalty area.

So far Chelsea are handling the pressure with Kalidu Koulibaly particularly commanding in the air.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 18:00

Newcastle 0-0 Chelsea

21 mins: Koulibaly takes no prisoners as he comes in from behind to take the ball off Almiron in midfield. The Chelsea defender bungles into Almiron - who is looking for the foul - and both men hit the deck.

This is a good contest with neither side managing to get the better of the other yet.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 17:53

Newcastle 0-0 Chelsea

18 mins: Mount and Hall combine again for Chelsea on the left side. They seem to be getting a fair bit of space on that wing. Mount carries the ball up the pitch before passing it across to Hall whose cross is whipped straight out of play.

The youngster gets a bit of jip from the crowd for that effort.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 17:51

Newcastle 0-0 Chelsea

15 mins: Close! Lovely stuff from Joe Willock who is played in on the left wing. He takes the ball around Cesar Azpilicueta and flicks it over to the far post where Kalidu Koulibaly nods the ball away.

It drops to Almiron who has a shy on the volley but he boots his effort over the crossbar.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 17:48

Newcastle 0-0 Chelsea

12 mins: Lewis Hall is making his Premier League debut for Chelsea today as some of their key players sit it out ahead of the World Cup. Hall impressed during the week against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup and has started well here.

He gets free down the left and is given the ball by Mason Mount. Hall sends one into the penalty area but doesn’t beat the defender and Newcastle clear.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 17:46

Newcastle 0-0 Chelsea

9 mins: Miguel Almiron drives Newcastle up the pitch with a run down the inside right channel. He sends it across to Sean Longstaff who holds onto the ball too long before giving it to Kieran Trippier making an overlapping run.

Trippier is flagged offside before he can cross the ball.

Michael Jones12 November 2022 17:43

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