Graham Potter has paid tribute to Newcastle United's 'huge intensity' but the Chelsea boss felt the Magpies benefited from a lighter schedule following his side's defeat.
Newcastle moved nine points clear of Chelsea in third place following a 1-0 win at St James' Park in the final match before the World Cup break. In a game of few clear cut chances, Joe Willock's superb first-time effort settled the contest midway through the second half.
Chelsea, who started with a back five and relied on the counter attack, did not offer a great deal but, regardless, relentless Newcastle simply did not let the visitors settle. Potter, himself, said as much after the game as the Chelsea manager hailed Newcastle as 'one of the best teams defensively' in the Premier League, who 'don't make it easy for you'
