Newcastle show the value of a gameplan as Chelsea go back to square one
Well that Chelsea renaissance did not last long.
Losing at St James’ Park, especially since the Saudi money rolled in, is nothing to be ashamed of, but Newcastle United did not earn victory against Chelsea through any blistering display, roared on by 50,000 blood-hungry Geordies – Mauricio Pochettino’s team lost this encounter of their own accord.
They had done all the hard work in battling back from a goal down to turn the tide inand was head and shoulders above everyone on the pitch, Enzo Fernandez was controlling the ebb and flow on his terms, while Thiago Silva cruised around in his effervescent manner at the back.
