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Chelsea

Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella have served their respective bans, meaning Omari Kellyman is Chelsea's only confirmed absentee.
Newcastle United

Martin Dubravka will be assessed, but Callum Wilson has suffered a setback and misses out.
Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles are long-term absentees, while Kieran Trippier is still a couple of weeks away from returning.
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90+9'

That's all for today as the game is over.
90+9'

Newcastle can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
90+4'

Referee Simon Hooper has finally had enough of Enzo Maresca and brandishes a yellow card at him!
90+4'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) was quite harsh and Simon Hooper didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
90+3'

The Chelsea players are stunned as referee Simon Hooper changes his mind after a VAR review. NO PENALTY! Play to continue.
90+1'

Hang on! It might not be a penalty for Chelsea as the ref now wants to review using VAR. This hopefully won't take too long.
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6 additional min. will be played.
90'

Sean Longstaff (Newcastle Utd) says something out of turn to the referee and is shown a yellow card.
89'

It's time for a substitution. William Osula (Newcastle Utd) comes on in place of Joelinton.
89'

Substitution. Lewis Hall leaves the pitch and is replaced by Lloyd Kelly (Newcastle Utd).
88'

Pedro Neto (Chelsea) is booked.
84'

Robert Sanchez (Chelsea) receives a harsh yellow card from the referee after committing a minor foul on his opponent.
82'

Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea) collects a rebound and produces a mid-range attempt. The ball goes low to the middle of the target, but Nick Pope keeps it out.
82'

Newcastle have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
82'

Newcastle are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
78'

Enzo Maresca has decided to substitute Nicolas Jackson and he is replaced by Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea).
78'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) comes onto the pitch so that Malo Gusto can be given a rest.
77'

Sean Longstaff (Newcastle Utd) produces an inaccurate low pass into the box that is blocked by the one of the defenders. If this pass had slipped through, the ball would have probably ended up in the back of the net.
75'

Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
72'

Here is a change. Romeo Lavia is going off and Enzo Maresca gives the last tactical orders to Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea).
72'

The ball possession is 57:43.
70'

Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Simon Hooper no option but to blow his whistle.
68'

It will be a substitution. Joe Willock (Newcastle Utd) is ready to enter the pitch as Harvey Barnes walks off.
68'

Eddie Howe has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Sean Longstaff (Newcastle Utd) replacing Sandro Tonali.
68'

Eddie Howe has decided to make a change. Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) replaces Miguel Almiron.
67'

Today's match ends for Noni Madueke who will be replaced by Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea).
67'

A superb shot by Fabian Schar (Newcastle Utd) after a mid-range free kick! His attempt, however, flies just over the crossbar.
65'

Noni Madueke (Chelsea) has to be very careful for the rest of the match after receiving a yellow card from the referee for a bad tackle on an opponent.
64'

The referee gives a yellow card to Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) for talking back. He must be careful for the remainder of the match.
64'

Simon Hooper has a clear sight and sees a foul from Harvey Barnes (Newcastle Utd).
63'

A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Noni Madueke (Chelsea), is intercepted by the opposition's defence.
62'

Sean Longstaff (Newcastle Utd) is yellow-carded for breaking the rules of the game.
61'

Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
59'

Malo Gusto (Chelsea) connects with a cross from the side, but produces a header which goes way over the bar.
58'

Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort.
54'

That's a clear yellow card. Romeo Lavia (Chelsea) goes into the book.
53'

A precise low pass is received by Malo Gusto (Chelsea), who makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box, but his poorly placed shot sails well over the bar.
52'

Great teamplay by Newcastle as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
51'

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Simon Hooper stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning.
50'

Pedro Neto (Chelsea) leaps high to meet a lofted pass inside the six-yard box, but his header only flies onto the left post and away off it.
47'

Romeo Lavia passes to Cole Palmer (Chelsea), who collects the ball and unleashes a terrific shot from the edge of the box. His effort goes into the bottom left corner. Fabulous goal! The score is 2:1.
46'

The second half gets underway.
45+8'

The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
45+5'

Levi Colwill (Chelsea) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Simon Hooper blows his whistle for a foul.
45+5'

Chelsea take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
45+3'

A corner kick by Chelsea is thwarted by the well prepared Nick Pope (Newcastle Utd).
45+2'

The resulting set piece from Chelsea is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
45+2'

A cross into the box from Malo Gusto (Chelsea) is cleared.
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There will be a minimum of 7 min. of added time.
44'

Pedro Neto (Chelsea) makes a strong challenge and Simon Hooper blows for a foul.
43'

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle Utd) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.
42'

3:2 – the corner kicks stats.
42'

The corner is swung in but Chelsea can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
41'

Pedro Neto (Chelsea) does well to control a poor pass on the edge of the box then shoots towards the left side of the goal. Nick Pope is out of position but leaps to make a brilliant save.
40'

That's unlucky! Pedro Neto (Chelsea) beautifully controls a pass and from the edge of the box drills a shot in on goal, but it's inadvertently blocked by a defender and cleared.
38'

Miguel Almiron (Newcastle Utd) trips an opposition player and Simon Hooper signals a foul.
37'

Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) gets the ball and drives a shot high over the bar from the edge of the area.
34'

Simon Hooper sticks with his original decision after the VAR review. No infringement and the goal stands!
33'

The Newcastle players halt their celebrations as referee Simon Hooper makes the VAR signal to review the goal, most likely to ascertain if there was an offside in the build-up play.
32'

Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) finds some space inside the box to meet a beautiful cross and with a precise low drive puts the ball into the bottom right corner.
30'

Newcastle fail to threaten from the corner kick as the opposition's goalkeeper plucks the ball out of the air.
29'

Wesley Fofana (Chelsea) commits a foul and Simon Hooper immediately signals a free kick.
28'

Chelsea fail to score from a corner as Nick Pope (Newcastle Utd) leaps to collect the ball.
28'

Noni Madueke (Chelsea) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.
27'

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) gets on the end of a good pass and from mid-range he unleashes a decent strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.
27'

A cross from a corner kick by Chelsea is too strong and the ball goes well out of play.
26'

Pedro Neto (Chelsea) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear.
24'

Chelsea keep possession of the ball with some short passes, waiting for the moment to hit the opposition swiftly on the break.
23'

Pedro Neto (Chelsea) had a great opportunity from mid-range. His powerful volley was directed towards the middle of the goal, but Nick Pope was alert and made an astonishing save!
22'

Fabian Schar (Newcastle Utd) receives a yellow card from the referee for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
21'

Chelsea seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
20'

A long pass finds Miguel Almiron (Newcastle Utd) unmarked, he looks up and hits a weak shot from mid-range which drifts well wide of the left post.
18'

Goal! Pedro Neto manages to prod the ball to Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) after a melee inside the box, and he needs no second invitation to slot the ball into the bottom right corner. 1:0.
17'

Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle Utd) goes down under a challenge in the box, but the ref immediately waves away the appeals from all players.
15'

Reece James (Chelsea) takes the corner and sends it into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and makes a good clearance.
14'

A cross from Pedro Neto (Chelsea) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety. The referee points to the corner flag and Chelsea will take a corner.
13'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Newcastle comes to nothing.
13'

Wesley Fofana (Chelsea) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
11'

Simon Hooper shows a yellow card to Wesley Fofana (Chelsea) for his blatant foul.
10'

The game is interrupted now, Wesley Fofana (Chelsea) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
8'

Newcastle hold the ball and display nice passing from player to player.
6'

The goal by Chelsea won't count as it has been disallowed due to offside on the advice of the video assistant referee!
5'

Wait! Referee Simon Hooper has indicated he is going to review the Chelsea goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was an offside in the build-up.
4'

Cole Palmer (Chelsea) receives a well-taken defence-splitting low pass inside the box and scores! His great effort makes its way into the bottom right corner of the net.
3'

Noni Madueke (Chelsea) picks up a pass and has an effort from the edge of the box, but Nick Pope gets down to his right to keep it out.
3'

One of the players from Newcastle times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
2'

Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
2'

Noni Madueke (Chelsea) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Nick Pope intercepts the ball.
1'

Chelsea hold possession of the ball and display neat passing from player to player. They are waiting for the right moment to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
1'

The match has just started.

Chelsea will kick the game off.

Simon Hooper is introduced as the referee for today's match.

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