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.
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Chelsea's Kai Havertz went into the book for a flying elbow on Burn. VAR checked the incident but deemed a yellow card was sufficient. Just before the breka, Miguel Almirón's powerful volley from 20 yards was beaten away by Mendy.
Newcastle felt they should have had a penalty when Chalobah brought down Murphy in the box. The referee waved away appeals and VAR decided not to overturn the decision. However Chelsea stoke it late on when Havertz escaped his marker to head home Jorginho's cross.
Here's how Lee Ryder rated the Newcastle players.
Martin Dubravka 7
The defeat was tough on the Slovakian international after keeping Chelsea at bay throughout a tough encounter.
Javier Manquillo 6
Battled hard after recall. Not much between the former Liverpool man and Krafth.
Fabian Schar 7
Looked unflappable for the most part. Could have nicked it with header at the end.
Jamaal Lascelles 7
Has given the manager another big call to make in the next game with a tidy display.
Dan Burn 8
A cruel moment at the end could not disguise the fact Burn was top man again. Some incredible defending throughout. Man of the match.
Matt Targett 8
Prodded and probed down the left. Has a wand of a left foot.
Sean Longstaff 7
Hard working display on his return.
Bruno Guimaraes 8
Another impressive display. Watched a decent effort roll wide.
Miguel Almiron 7
A hard working shift on his return to starting line-up. Watched a vicious effort saved by Mendy at the end of the first half.
Jacob Murphy 8
Worked his socks off. Could have had a penalty. Always worked hard to find the opening.
Chris Wood 7
Won it all in the air but no chances dropped his way.
Subs
Allan Saint-Maximin 6
(For Almiron 69) Recovering from illness. Only afforded 10 touches.
Dwight Gayle (for Murphy 90)
Ryan Fraser (for Manquillo 90)
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Here's you chance to rate the Newcastle players after the game at Stamford Bridge. Simply rate each player out of 10 and we'll calculate their average score. As Ryan Fraser and Dwight Gayle only played the final few minutes, we've omitted them,
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