Newcastle United's unbeaten run came to end at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge in harsh circumstances. Kai Havertz scored the winning goal late after the Magpies felt he should have been sent off, while they also had appeals for a second-half penalty turned down
Chelsea were restricted to few chances early on, while Newcastle looked dangerous on the break, without threatening Mendy in the home goal. Jacob Murphy did well to create an opening, but his shot was high and wide.
Newcastle then saw a deep free-kick met by Fabian Schar, but Mendy was alert to prevent the ball cross the box, while at the other end, Mason Mount and Tino Werner both had efforts off target. Dan Burn then went close with a flicked header from Matt Targett's cross as United looked to press.
