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Liam Rosenior points towards a lack of Pedro Neto in yesterday’s defeat to Newcastle United as a difference maker.Maybe Neto could have helped them get a couple of goals back, maybe not. But
Newcastle had not won at Stamford Bridge for 14 years, but a resilient display frustrated Chelsea to dent their Champions League ambitions
Newcastle United deliver a blow to Chelsea's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League as Anthony Gordon's first-half goal clinches a rare away win at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea player ratings vs. Newcastle: Toothless Blues suffer major blow in Champions League race
Things got worse for Chelsea after their midweek Champions League defeat.
Before then, however, they must navigate Camp Nou, where Barcelona have been imperious. The Catalans have won 16 of 17 Champions League and La Liga matches, drawing the other, scoring 54 goals and conceding 11. “It’s such a difficult game, but you need that confidence that winning gives you,” Howe said. “We’ll be in a better place for this.”
Anthony Gordon's first-half goal gave Newcastle United a rare win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Chelsea can strengthen their Champions League qualification bid against the Magpies.
Lauren James made it a day to remember for her family after following in her brother Reece's footsteps by signing a new contract at Chelsea.