It was a third consecutive defeat for Chelsea in all competitions, and third consecutive in the Premier League thanks to Joe Willock's impressive strike at St James' Park. The Blues fell to Newcastle United and now find themselves in eighth place in the table behind well adrift of the Magpies, who sit third, and eight points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.
It was not an afternoon to remember for Graham Potter's side as Chelsea's forwards struggled to fire a shot on goal. The west London managed five efforts and had just seven touches inside of the Newcastle area as they were defeated 1-0.
The Blues now head into the break with much to contemplate. Potter will be without must of his squad but finally with time to take stock of his team and to work out a plan away from a relentless schedule.
