Chelsea beats Newcastle in the Premier League
Palmer scores decisive goal as Enzo Maresca’s team moves up the table
THE GAME
In a very lively game, Chelsea beat Newcastle 2-1 this Sunday, in the 9th round of the Premier League. The London team opened the scoring after just 18 minutes, with Nicolas Jackson, but saw the visitors equalize in the 32nd minute, with Isak. It was up to Palmer, the Blues’ star player, to score another decisive goal, finishing from outside the area two minutes into the second half.
ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE PLATOON
With the win at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea reached 17 points, now occupying fourth place in the Premier League table. However, the team could still be overtaken by Arsenal, who face Liverpool this Sunday. Newcastle are in 12th place, with 12 points. In the next round, the Blues visit Manchester United, while the Magpies host Arsenal.
