Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle

Cole Palmer's second-half strike helped Chelsea deservedly beat Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

The England international struck the winner after goals from Nicolas Jackson and Alexander Isak had sent the two sides in level at half-time.

The three points mean Chelsea moved into the top four ahead of Arsenal's clash with Liverpool, while the Magpies have dropped into the bottom half of the Premier League table.

How the game unfolded

It was an entertaining start from both sides, with Noni Madueke looking to dribble out wide before a Palmer strike was disallowed for offside despite producing a tidy finish from Jackson's pass

The Magpies struggled to make their hosts uncomfortable as the Blues zipped the ball around, though Bruno Guimaraes was unhappy to see a penalty appeal turned down after he went down.

After moments of promise at either end, Chelsea took the lead. A wonderful pass from Palmer took out the Newcastle backline and allowed Pedro Neto to square for Jackson, who tapped in his seventh league goal of the season.

It was Palmer who was impressing the Stamford Bridge crowd most often, skipping away from Newcastle challenges and causing constant problems for the visitors with his vision.

However, Eddie Howe's side didn't wilt despite being outclassed and managed to draw level just after the half-hour mark. A flowing move from right to left ended with Lewis Hall flashing a ball across the six-yard box where Isak was waiting to easily convert.

It was tough luck for Chelsea, who had been the more progressive side, but they were back in front at the start of the second half.

Levi Colwill nicked possession back and Romeo Lavia slid it to Palmer, who was allowed to run unchecked before fizzing a confident shot past Pope at the big goalie's near post.

The Blues had attacked with purpose all afternoon and were well worthy of their lead, though Newcastle did show teeth in search of another equaliser. Joe Willock's cross found Isak but his header was blocked, while the Swede then managed to go around Sanchez but couldn't get a shot off in time as Chelsea's defenders got back to recover.

There were late shouts for a home penalty as Christopher Nkunku went down, but no further goal-mouth action arrived as Chelsea continued their strong recent form and stretched Newcastle's winless run in the league to five games.