Newcastle have now won five consecutive Premier League games for the first time since 2014, after defeating Chelsea football club 1-0 at Saint James’ park.
The victory meant they are unbeaten in 10 games for the first time since 2011.
Joe Willock’s stunning strike earned Newcastle a 1-0 victory over Chelsea thereby condemning Graham Potter’s side to their third consecutive Premier League defeat, as the Blues boss blamed “unforced errors” for their latest downfall.
Neither goalkeeper was troubled unduly during a lacklustre first half, with Miguel Almiron volleying over at one end and Armando Broja forcing a routine save at the other as the opening 45 minutes ended predictably goalless
Newcastle, who went ahead two minutes later when Almiron embarked on a jinxing run before finding Willock, will enter the World Cup break as the top-flight’s third-placed team. Chelsea, however, are languishing in eighth.
Newcastle are presently occupying a Champions League spot and already fancying their chances of getting a continental slot for next season’s campaign.
The English premier League will go on a break after sunday’s matches and will resume one week after the World Cup 2022 in Qatar ends.
