Newcastle United 0 Chelsea 3
A powerful double from Reece James and a Jorginho penalty helped Chelsea strengthen their grip on top spot in the Premier League with a 3-0 win away to a Newcastle side who will now be dreading a relegation battle.
Chelsea had dominated the first half at St James' Park, with Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech failing to convert a good James cross, and hit the post at the start of the second when a deflection on Ziyech's shot left Karl Darlow stranded.
However, just as their frustration was beginning to grow, James (65) came up with the breakthrough, firing in a superb strike at the back post with his left foot. The wing-back - who had hit the winning shootout penalty in the midweek Carabao Cup tie with Southampton - then lashed home with his right (77) to put the Blues in complete control.
Chelsea's superiority was finally reflected in the scoreline when Jorginho (81) stroked in a penalty after Darlow brought down Havertz, capping a good day for Thomas Tuchel's side, who capitalised on Manchester City's shock defeat at home to Crystal Palace and Liverpool's draw with Brighton to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
In contrast, there were some boos from the home fans at full-time, with still-winless Newcastle second-bottom. Alarm bells will be ringing for the club's new owners, with the team facing a scrap for their Premier League status.
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