Chelsea vs Newcastle

2022 - 3 - 14

Late Havertz strike helps Chelsea sink brave Newcastle (unknown)

The German forward produced Chelsea's only shots on target in a stilted performance against a belligerent Newcastle side.

Worst of all came after 55 minutes, when he failed to bring down a ball over the top that, had he brought it in at all, would have created the best chance of the match. Newcastle had a penalty shout of their own turned down by referee Coote when Jacob Murphy had, in Eddie Howe’s words, the shirt “near enough ripped off his back” by Nathaniel Chalobah. The incident was looked at by the VAR, but it was not deemed to be a clear error not to award the penalty. Was lucky though not to have a penalty given against him when Jacob Murphy wriggled past him just before the hour mark. The incident was referred to VAR as a possible penalty incident, but Werner was ruled offside which rendered the foul null and void. Coote’s award of a yellow card was not seen as a “clear”. Havertz was deemed ‘reckless’ by VAR but not guilty of serious foul play (Photo: Reuters) The VAR was also required in a different capacity in the second half when Werner streaked through on goal and knocked the ball round Martin Dubravka, only to be dragged down. The referee immediately issued a yellow card, but the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) took a minute to investigate the incident while Burn was down.

Ex-Premier League referee slams two glaring errors in Chelsea vs Newcastle (unknown)

Newcastle United were denied a well-earned point against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, when Kai Havertz scored a late winner, with two contentious decisions ...

That makes a mockery of VAR.” "We are still in a relegation battle. “Havertz should have received a red card for his high elbow into the face of Newcastle’s Burn. Let us know in the comments “But the penalty, with the use of VAR, I cannot understand how that has not been given or the ref has not been asked to go to the monitor and review his decision. Speaking after the narrow defeat at Stamford Bridge, Howe claimed that the process to not give the Magpies a spot-kick “made a mocker of VAR”.

EPL's Sportswashing Derby Bound By Murky Owners (unknown)

On the eve of Chelsea vs Newcastle — dubbed a 'sportswashing derby' — Bin Salman's regime carried out the largest known mass execution.

“You’re never going to change any Chelsea fan’s opinions on him,” 64-year-old fan Kim Clark said. “It just goes to show if we’ve got a (new) owner — we’re bound to have billionaire owners, otherwise you can’t afford this club these days — anything can happen that could change that in a week. But the moves against Abramovich’s British businesses serve as a cautionary warning for Newcastle fans celebrating their newfound investment and how geopolitical tensions can impact a Premier League team. While Newcastle shows solidarity toward the Ukrainian victims of Russia’s aggression, the Saudis are involved in a war against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen that has spawned the world’s worst humanitarian disaster. And yet during a match where the chants were most memorable, they still bellowed: “Abramovich is a war offender”. Newcastle certainly has the richest owners in football.

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Why Chelsea Jerseys Had Three & Hyundai Logos On Them Vs ... (Sports Illustrated)

It came as a surprise to some when Chelsea took to the pitch for Sunday's game with Newcastle wearing the same home jersey they had worn all season.

Why Chelsea Jerseys Still Had Three & Hyundai Logos On Them Why Chelsea Jerseys Had Three & Hyundai Logos On Them Vs Newcastle... Though Some Fans Covered Up Yet the Three logo was still present on the jerseys on Sunday, when Chelsea beat Newcastle 1-0.

Chelsea vs. Newcastle: Specter of Roman Abramovich's exit and ... (CBSSports.com)

With Roman Abramovich now sanctioned by the British government and the Blues desperately searching for a new owner, there is one less moneybags club to compete ...

Havertz's goal was a reminder that for all the doubts that lie ahead for this team things may not be that hard whilst they can call on such quality. Jorginho found a chink of space between Dubravka and his back line, clipping a pass over the top that still asked plenty of his tea mate, who had all the quality needed. By fair means and on occasion foul, Burn managed to smother Havertz for most of this game, though VAR was on the German's side when it did not suggest Coote give him more than a yellow for an elbow into Burn's face. For the most part Chelsea stalled out in the final third against a Newcastle defense that could pack the box with height, when Kai Havertz and Mason Mount worked to release Timo Werner, who flashed a shot wide of the far post. Perhaps their greatest frustration was that referee David Coote felt that Trevoh Chalobah grasping Jacob Murphy's jersey in the second half was not worthy of a penalty. The nature of a league in which ownership of a club is seen as offering legitimacy to billionaires and nation state's investment funds can often be hard for supporters to square. Chelsea remain in dialogue with the government over the terms of the license under which they operate. "One week ago, the statement was clear: the club is not for sale. Rambling inside Stamford Bridge's beefed up security cordon an hour-and-a-half before kick off you would have done well to guess there was soon to be a major Premier League fixture, perhaps the last in front of a full crowd this season. At some stage Newcastle supporters may have to address the geopolitical realities that come with being owned by the Saudi Investment Fund. Instead today there were some reveling at their association with this particular nation state, who yesterday announced it had executed 81 people, accused of terrorism. With Roman Abramovich now sanctioned by the British government and the Blues desperately searching for a new owner, there is one less moneybags club to compete for Europe's priciest players. LONDON -- It was of course, only one or two flags, only one fan who felt compelled to show his backing for Saudi Arabia ahead of kick off in this clash between sportswashers past and present.

Chelsea vs Newcastle, live! Score, updates, how to watch, stream (NBC Sports)

Chelsea vs Newcastle: The Blues will try to remain focused on the field of play, as the club's future is swiftly decided off it, when they host the Magpies.

OUT: Kieran Trippier (foot), Callum Wilson (calf), Isaac Hayden (suspension), Jamal Lewis (groin) OUT: Reece James (leg), Ben Chilwell (knee) As the club’s finances are effectively frozen, budgets slashed and nothing but new uncertainty emerges from every day that passes, the players have remained steady-handed, focused only on what they can control, as they try to finish the job of finishing in the top-three of the Premier League for the first time in three years.