Newcastle United claimed a deserved 2–0 victory over Chelsea at St. James’ Park, capitalising on an early breakthrough and a costly red card that left the visitors chasing the game for nearly an hour, Softfootball repoerts.
Sandro Tonali stunned Chelsea just two minutes in, finishing from Jacob Murphy’s delivery as the home crowd erupted. Newcastle continued to threaten, while Chelsea struggled to settle.
The afternoon took a decisive turn in the 36th minute when Nicolas Jackson was sent off for an elbow on Sven Botman following VAR review. Reduced to ten men, Chelsea were forced into damage-limitation mode for the remainder of the match.
Despite enjoying more possession after the break, Chelsea failed to find clear openings, with Reece James and Jadon Sancho introduced to shift momentum. Newcastle remained disciplined and patient, eventually sealing the win in stoppage time.
Bruno Guimarães smashed home Newcastle’s second in the 90+1st minute after a setup by Dan Burn, confirming Eddie Howe’s side would take all three points.
The result dents Chelsea’s late-season hopes while boosting Newcastle’s position in the Premier League run-in.
