Newcastle United battled hard to seal a 1-0 win over Chelsea. Joe Willock's brilliant second half goal was enough to secure a vital three points that will ensure the Magpies are in third place at Christmas.
Nick Pope 9
Kept Chelsea at bay with some big saves and kept another clean sheet.
Kieran Trippier 8
The full-back had Chelsea on their toes with some big moments and used his experience to see out the win.
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Fabian Schar 7
Recovered from an early whack in the head to put in a measured display. Some majestic clearances.
Sven Botman 8
Proved to be a real star once again to help preserve another clean sheet. Some lovely touches for a defender.
Dan Burn 8
Has kept his place on merit at left-back. Stayed focused and calm to help lead the team to victory.
Sean Longstaff 8
Covered every blade of grass to put in a workmanlike display. Grew into the game after the break.
Bruno Guimaraes 8
Some classy stuff throughout. Made 64 passes and kept the ball rolling.
Joe Willock 9
Worked so hard and always looked for a way through. Rewarded with the winner. Star man.
Joelinton 7
Battled hard in the front three. Won his fair share of air balls.
Miguel Almiron 8
No goals today but weighed in with all-important assist. Caused Chelsea a few problems.
Chris Wood 6
Fed off scraps for more than an hour. The one chance that did come his way saw him crowded out by defenders at the back post.
Subs
Callum Wilson (for Wood 76)
Jacob Murphy (for Willock 85)
Matt Targett (for Botman 86)
*Subs must play 15 minutes to get a mark.
And here's how the players had rated in the first half against the Blues.
Nick Pope 7
Has been alert to hold on to some testing Chelsea balls into box.
Kieran Trippier 7
Offering usual presence with a few good passes down the right. Drawn into a couple of fouls too.
Fabian Schar 6
Suffered an early knock which pushed him off his stride a bit.
Sven Botman 7
Some tidy moments to keep Chelsea at bay.
Dan Burn 6
Playing a cautious game with Azpilicueta breathing down his neck on overlaps. One blocked shot.
Bruno Guimaraes 7
Doing his best to keep things ticking over.
Joe Willock 7
Having a solid defensive game.
Sean Longstaff 6
A couple of crosses came to nothing.
Joelinton 7
Giving the frontline some physicality but nothing has dropped for him.
Miguel Almiron 6
One effort fired over. Some defensive contributions too.
Chris Wood 6
Has offered no real presence and struggled for touches.
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