Chelsea player ratings: Palmer a star as Mudryk delivers quality cameo
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Chelsea’s Win Against Newcastle: A Summary
Chelsea’s hopes of a top-half finish were lifted with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge. The win also relieved some pressure on manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Goal Summary:
- First Half: Nicolas Jackson scored for Chelsea after just six minutes, converting Cole Palmer’s shot. However, Alexander Isak equalized for Newcastle before halftime with an impressive finish.
- Second Half: Cole Palmer reclaimed Chelsea’s lead with a low strike from 25 yards. Substitute Mykhailo Mudryk extended Chelsea’s lead with a solo effort. Jacob Murphy’s late goal for Newcastle made for a tense finish, but Chelsea held on for the win.
Player Ratings:
- Djordje Petrovic (Chelsea): Rating: 6
- Malo Gusto (Chelsea): Rating: 8
- Axel Disasi (Chelsea): Rating: 7
- Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea): Rating: 5
- Marc Cucurella (Chelsea): Rating: 5
- Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea): Rating: 7
- Moises Caicedo (Chelsea): Rating: 7
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea): Rating: 9
- Conor Gallagher (Chelsea): Rating: 7
- Raheem Sterling (Chelsea): Rating: 6
- Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea): Rating: 7
Substitutes:
- Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea): Rating: 8
- Cesare Casadei (Chelsea): Rating: 6
- Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea): Not used.
Unused Substitutes: Sanchez, Silva, Madueke, Deivid, Gilchrist, Acheampong.
