Chelsea Notes Four Wins In A Row When Defeating Newcastle 2-0

Timo Werner and his teammates celebrate the goal against Newcastle United (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Chelsea scored a fourth successive win when they stripped Newcastle United 2-0 in the Premier League match played at Stamford Bridge Stadium, Tuesday morning Western Indonesia Time.

The Blues took the lead thanks to the substitute Olivier Giroud's goal in the 31st minute before Timo Werner doubled the London team's lead in the 39th minute, Antara noted on the official Premier League website.

More of the same, please!

🔵2-0⚫[46’] #CHENEW

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 15, 2021

The victory also returned Chelsea to fourth in the Premier League standings. Chelsea now has a collection of 42 points, the same point collection as West Ham United but superior on goal difference. Meanwhile, Newcastle's 13th league defeat this season leaves them stuck in 17th place with 25 points.

In the early stages of the match, Giroud was introduced by manager Thomas Tuchel to replace the injured Tammy Abraham. The Frenchman then broke the deadlock when Werner's cross was tipped over by Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow and fell to his feet and was easily tucked into the visitors' goal.

Werner, struggling to gain confidence in the late stages of Frank Lampard's coaching, doubled the Blues' lead when he received the ball and headed for the far post. It was Werner's first league goal since early November.

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, played in the league for the first time since mid-October, made a vital save. The Spanish goalkeeper saved a Joe Willock header in the 75th minute, but he did little to keep their fourth clean sheet in five league games under Tuchel.

In the next round of fixtures on Saturday, February 20, Chelsea will visit bottom team Southampton, while Newcastle will be hosted by second-placed Manchester United a day later.

Full-time!

A professional performance to seal the win. Up to 4th 🔥💪#CHENEW pic.twitter.com/YcvLLsnfAL

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 15, 2021

The composition of players:

Chelsea (3-4-2-1): Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cesar Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen, Antonio Ruediger, Callum Hudson-Odoi (Reece James 78 '), Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic, Marcos Alonso, Mason Mount (N'Golo Kante 70 '), Timo Werner, Tammy Abraham (Olivier Giroud 20')

Coach: Thomas Tuchel

Newcastle United (4-3-1-2): Karl Darlow, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, Ciaran Clark, Jamal Lewis, Joseph Willock (Andy Carroll 79 '), Isaac Hayden, Jonsjo Shelvey, Miguel Almiron, Dwight Gayle (Joelinton 64 '), Allan Saint-Maximin (Ryan Fraser 72')

Coach: Steve Bruce