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Harry De Cosemo

‘I was the bad guy' Newcastle United man cites abnormal help as key reason for Chelsea bounceback

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 20: A flag featuring Nick Woltemade of Newcastle United pictured in the Gallowgate End during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park on December 20, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images).

Last week, Nick Woltemade hit rock bottom.

His own goal cost Newcastle United the Wear-Tyne derby against Sunderland, and he felt he owed supporters a reprieve. That came on Saturday, with two goals in the final match of 2025 at St James’ Park against Chelsea. It was an extremely impressive way to bounce back.

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