Chelsea Widen Premiership Lead With 3-0 Away Trouncing Of Newcastle

Chelsea extended its lead on the Premiership table on Saturday after a comprehensive second half trouncing of Newcastle was matched by slips by its rivals, Manchester City who suffered a home loss at the hand of Crystal Palace. Liverpool were about the same time held to a 2-2 draw at home by Brighton.

Chelsea won with two goals from Reece James and a penalty goal slotted in by Jorginho following a stubborn resistance by Newcastle to the dominance of the premier league leaders.

Reece James scored twice to help Premier League leaders Chelsea beat Newcastle United at a packed St James’ Park.

James blasted the ball into the roof of the net after Callum Hudson-Odoi’s cross was headed into his path to put the visitors ahead after 65 minutes.

It became 2-0 12 minutes later when England wing-back James again struck powerfully past goalkeeper Karl Darlow after a shot from substitute Ruben Loftus-Cheek was blocked.

Darlow then fouled Kai Havertz to give Chelsea a penalty, which Jorginho converted for a third goal.

Newcastle, playing at home for the first time since Steve Bruce was sacked, struggled to create chances with England striker Callum Wilson heading a rare opportunity over the crossbar.

They remain without a league victory this season and are 19th in the table.

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