Palmer Gets 8.5, Jackson With 8 | Chelsea Players Rated In Hard-Fought Win Vs Newcastle United | OneFootball

Chelsea entertained Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge earlier tonight as they focused on securing a victory at home in the Premier League. The Blues made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the sixth-minute when Nicolas Jackson found the back of the net. However, Newcastle equalised in the 43rd minute thanks to Alexander Isak’s effort. Both teams went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.

Cole Palmer restored Chelsea’s lead in the 57th minute before Mykhailo Mudryk put the contest to bed in the 76th minute. Jacob Murphy grabbed a late consolation goal for the Magpies as Mauricio Pochettino’s men secured a hard-fought 3-2 win in front of their home fans.

Let’s take a look at how each Chelsea player performed during the match against the Magpies.

GK: Dorde Petrovic – 5.5/10

He made just one save in the game and won’t be happy after failing to secure a clean sheet in both halves.

RB: Malo Gusto – 7/10

Gusto gave a good account of himself when defending inside his half and made one decent run with the ball.

CB: Axel Disasi – 7/10

He performed his defensive duties well and was accurate with his ball distribution.

CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 6/10

Chalobah cleared the danger when he could but was a bit wasteful on the ball.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 11: Cole Palmer of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on March 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

LB: Marc Cucurella – 7/10

The Spaniard kept things tidy at the back but offered very little going forward.

CM: Enzo Fernandez – 7.5/10

Fernandez was a positive influence at both ends of the field and has got an assist to his name.

CM: Moises Caicedo – 7/10

He anchored the midfield with conviction and made two encouraging runs with the ball.

RW: Cole Palmer – 8.5/10

Palmer caused a lot of chaos for the Newcastle defenders and ended the game with a goal and an assist to his name.

CAM: Conor Gallagher – 7.5/10

Gallagher managed to impress at both ends of the field and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

LW: Raheem Sterling – 6/10

He showed a few flashes of what he can do but failed to threaten the Newcastle goal.

ST: Nicolas Jackson – 8/10

Jackson managed to score early in the game and even made one decent chance in the final third.

Substitutes:

LW: Mykhailo Mudryk – 7.5/10

He made two decent runs with the ball and deserves credit for scoring in the 76th minute.