Chelsea Hang On for 3-2 Victory Over Newcastle in EPL
Chelsea had a thrilling match on Monday, narrowly defeating Newcastle 3-2 in the English Premier League.
The game at Stamford Bridge saw goals from Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, and Mykhailo Mudryk for the home team.
Despite the win, Chelsea remains in 11th place, closing in on West Ham in seventh, securing a possible spot in the Europa Conference League.
Newcastle’s loss, their 12th of the season, leaves them just one point ahead of Chelsea in 10th place.
Eddie Howe is feeling the heat as Newcastle, backed by Saudi money, has not lived up to last season’s fourth-place finish, missing out on Champions League qualification for the first time in 20 years.
On the other hand, Chelsea manager Pochettino faced criticism from fans during a recent draw with Brentford. Despite a difficult first season, there were positive signs, especially from some of the young players.
Nicolas Jackson impressed with his 12th goal of the season, while Cole Palmer’s 11th Premier League goal helped Chelsea regain the lead. Mykhailo Mudryk, who has struggled since joining Chelsea, scored a crucial goal to seal the win.
Newcastle’s Jacob Murphy scored a late rocket of a shot, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Chelsea’s lead.
Overall, it was an exciting match with Chelsea narrowly holding onto their lead, securing a crucial win in their season.