Newcastle United Vs Chelsea, Premier League: Magpies Beat Blues 2-0 At St James' Park

Newcastle United edged closer to Champions League qualification with a crucial win over 10-man Chelsea at St James' Park. Sandro Tonali's swift close-range finish gave Newcastle an early lead, and Chelsea's task was further complicated when Nicolas Jackson was sent off for a reckless forearm to Sven Botman just before halftime. Despite a spirited Chelsea response after the break, led by Cole Palmer, Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope made key saves from Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez to secure the win. The victory lifts Newcastle to third in the table, setting up crucial fixtures against Arsenal and Everton.

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Updated on: 12 May 2025 11:48 am

English Premier League soccer Newcastle United Vs Chelsea photo

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Players react, during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park, in Newcastle, England.

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English Premier League soccer Newcastle United Vs Chelsea: Bruno Guimaraes

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Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game, during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park, in Newcastle, England.

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Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game , during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park, in Newcastle, England.

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English Premier League soccer Newcastle United Vs Chelsea: Alexander Isak

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Newcastle United's Alexander Isak, right, and Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez vie for the ball, during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park, in Newcastle, England.

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English Premier League soccer Newcastle United Vs Chelsea: Cole Palmer

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Chelsea's Cole Palmer, left and Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon vie for the ball , during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park, in Newcastle, England.

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English Premier League soccer Newcastle United Vs Chelsea: sandro Tonali

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Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali Newcastle United's Harvey Barnes has a shot on goal, during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park, in Newcastle, England.

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Newcastle United's Alexander Isak, left and Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah vie for the ball, during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park, in Newcastle, England.

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English Premier League soccer Newcastle United Vs Chelsea: Anthony Gordon

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Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon, left vies for the ball with Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park, in Newcastle, England.

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English Premier League soccer Newcastle United Vs Chelsea: Moises Caicedo

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Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon, right, vies for the ball with Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park, in Newcastle, England.

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EPL 2024-25: Newcastle United Vs Chelsea | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game, during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park, in Newcastle, England.