Chelsea have now reached the FA Cup fifth round in 18 of their last 20 seasons, only failing to do so in 2011 and 2015. Mourinho proved he was angling for the win as he rang the changes at half-time, bringing on Eidur Gudjohnsen, Frank Lampard and Damien Duff for Geremi, Joe Cole and Tiago.
Too often he relinquishes possession when an outlet is needed. Shelvey forced Caballero into another smart save while there was still time for Chancel Mbemba to stretch the Argentine into another stop from close range before the break. It is back to domestic matters this weekend after our first Euro test of the season earlier in the week. Can't see the blog? David Luiz is out of favour at present and his future has been the subject of speculation, but his absence here was attributed to an ankle knock in training. Arsenal v Newcastle United/Manchester City. I can see the potential of the club. One-time Sunderland coach Bruce has lost more league games against Chelsea (16) than anyone except his former playing side, Manchester United (17). The incident broke up without any cards being shown. Marcos Alonso has been directly involved in 10 goals this season in all competitions (7 goals, 3 assists), more than any other defender in the Premier League. But Poyet was on hand again to convert Jon Harley's cross and deny Newcastle their third consecutive FA Cup final. People say nice things about you.".
Arsenal will be without 16-goal marksman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when they visit the Bridge on Tuesday as the striker’s appeal against the red card shown last weekend at Crystal Palace was dismissed.
All rights reserved. Hazard waited and teed-up the on-rushing Alonso, who had the presence of mind to play the ball on for Batshuayi to tuck in. He secured Champions League qualification and the 2013 Europa League during a seven-month interim spell, but the affection of many Blues fans was lacking.
Last weekend a strong line-up (minus … Subs: Atsu (6), Murphy (6), Joselu (6) "The way they reacted against a very good team, when they were a goal down, then we had 10 players after Bridge's injury, nine players when Duff got injured. All rights reserved. Champions League foes Bayern return to Bundesliga action at Hertha Berlin on Sunday. "At the same time, I think I'm very honest.
Gustavo Poyet: Chelsea's two-goal hero celebrates. Rafa Benitez: "You have to play against Chelsea away, the difference between the top six is difficult. After three straight wins in the Championship, our FA Cup hosts next weekend Hull lost 1-0 at home to Fulham at the weekend. Specialists also warn that the seeds of problems will also have been sown, only showing themselves up to six or eight weeks later. Still more are expected to return for Saturday, including centre-back Fabian Schar and striker Allan Saint-Maximin. The Uruguayan struck in the first half to give the Blues a 1-0 advantage at the interval, only for Rob Lee to equalise after a period of inspired play by the Magpies in the second 45 minutes. Vaishali is pitchside at Stamford Bridge... Ross Barkley, who made his Chelsea debut against Arsenal in midweek, does not start today but he has made the cover of the matchday programme...Take a look: If you're wondering where Kenedy is today, well, he can't feature for Newcastle, who he joined on loan this week, and so hasn't travelled with Benitez's squad. They play away to Frank Lampard’s former club Derby on Saturday. Looking up the table, Leicester are now six points ahead in third having lost three of their past five games in the league. The Belgian is deemed unfancied by Antonio Conte - he impressed in the win over Brighton before he was dropped for the defeat by Arsenal - but his two goals will now put pressure on Alvaro Morata. Newcastle: Darlow (7), Manquillo (6), Mbemba (6), Lascelles (6), Clark (6), Haïdara (6), Shelvey (7), Saivet (5), Hayden (6), Ritchie (6), Gayle (5). With Jorginho the only ‘holding’ midfielder (as in the autumn wins against Newcastle and Brighton), Lampard selected Ross Barkley, Reece James and Andreas Christiansen, and praised the team’s higher tempo and positivity in moments of transition.
But Dwight Gayle's indecision reprieved Davide Zappacosta after the Italian's poor pass was intercepted. "Newcastle might feel a little aggrieved", "It was a match we were close to winning", Sunday, 9 April, 2000, 16:17 GMT 17:17 UK, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea Virtual Replay: 3D animation of Kluivert's winner against Chelsea. A brilliant spell of pressure for the Magpies then saw Nikos
But the second half was a far more one-sided affair as Pedro wasted a glorious chance to extend Chelsea's lead, blazing over six minutes after the interval while Alonso's fierce volley tested Darlow from Zappacosta's deep cross. Miguel Almiron, who had none to his name after 17 games this season, has since notched twice in five outings. In fact, Newcastle have taken just four points from their last eight Premier League games against the Blues, losing the last three. Subs Not Used: Cech, Paulo Ferreira.
Chelsea have won seven of the past 10 league games on the road. Legendary striker Alan Shearer conducted the draw during half-time of the last of the quarter-finals between Newcastle United and Manchester City.
Subs: Ampadu (6), Hudson-Odoi (6), Barkley (6) The head coach was certain the same situation contributed towards the 3-0 beating of Burnley at the Bridge last Saturday – our first league win at Stamford Bridge since Aston Villa in early December, and the second successive clean sheet there in all competitions.
SaturdayWatford v Tottenham 12.30pm (BT Sport)Arsenal v Sheffield United 3pmBrighton v Aston Villa 3pmManchester City v Crystal Palace 3pmNorwich v Bournemouth 3pmSouthampton v Wolves 3pmWest Ham v Everton 3pmNewcastle v Chelsea 5.30pm (Sky Sports), SundayBurnley v Leicester 2pm (Sky Sports)Liverpool v Manchester United 4.30pm (Sky Sports), Follow the game with our live text commentary on The 5th Stand app. "I prefer to be honest, to tell the truth in every moment.
It wasn't easy because Newcastle prepared a very defensive game with a lot of players on the edge of the box and the three midfielders deep. Chelsea will face Manchester United at Wembley in the last four of the FA Cup. Chelsea looked short on confidence in a subdued opening half an hour, but Conte's side took the lead after breaking Newcastle's high press. Dabizas denied by an outstanding tackle from Blues defender Marcel Desailly. The Spaniard assisted Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s breakthrough strike against Aston Villa in 2016, as well as Tammy Abraham’s at Norwich this season. Analysis: Batman shows gamble of late talks, Chelsea 3 Newcastle 0 | FA Cup | Stamford Bridge. It looks like he has suffered an injury to his right ankle. But it was reward for a solid start from Newcastle which left Mourinho looking uncharacteristically rattled.
However, the England winger’s first ever Premier League goal was set-up by the other full-back, Cesar Azpilicueta, who is rather generous to our Academy youngsters in that respect. Are you sure you want to submit this vote? Gianfranco Zola, on for Weah, nearly made it three with just seven minutes to go after a break down the right, but Given produced a textbook save.
The game opened up with Chelsea pressing forward, but Laurent Robert in particular was keen to exploit the inevitable gaps in the visitors' defence. Not a bad record, particularly when you consider 14 of his 25 appearances have come off the substitutes' bench, many in the dying embers of games. Forwards Saint-Maximin and Joelinton have contributed a goal each, while midfielder Jonjo Shelvey leads the way with five. Legendary striker Alan Shearer conducted the draw during half-time of the last of the quarter-finals between Newcastle United and Manchester City. Eden Hazard has been directly involved in nine goals in his last nine games against Newcastle United in all competitions (6 goals, 3 assists). With the tie at boiling point, an altercation between Domi and Poyet led to blows in the Newcastle area. Links to other FA Cup stories are at the foot of the page. Jacob Murphy, Christian Atsu, Mohamed Diame and Joselu all dropped out. Batshuayi is the third Chelsea player to reach double figures for goals in all competitions this season for Chelsea after Morata and Eden Hazard (12 each). Match facts.
Wednesday’s impressive 5-0 FA Youth Cup victory over Bradford City means another home tie in round five for Ed Brand’s Under-18s, with Wolves who beat Palace last night the visitors.
Chelsea have now reached the FA Cup fifth round in 18 of their last 20 seasons, only failing to do so in 2011 and 2015. Mourinho proved he was angling for the win as he rang the changes at half-time, bringing on Eidur Gudjohnsen, Frank Lampard and Damien Duff for Geremi, Joe Cole and Tiago.
Too often he relinquishes possession when an outlet is needed. Shelvey forced Caballero into another smart save while there was still time for Chancel Mbemba to stretch the Argentine into another stop from close range before the break. It is back to domestic matters this weekend after our first Euro test of the season earlier in the week. Can't see the blog? David Luiz is out of favour at present and his future has been the subject of speculation, but his absence here was attributed to an ankle knock in training. Arsenal v Newcastle United/Manchester City. I can see the potential of the club. One-time Sunderland coach Bruce has lost more league games against Chelsea (16) than anyone except his former playing side, Manchester United (17). The incident broke up without any cards being shown. Marcos Alonso has been directly involved in 10 goals this season in all competitions (7 goals, 3 assists), more than any other defender in the Premier League. But Poyet was on hand again to convert Jon Harley's cross and deny Newcastle their third consecutive FA Cup final. People say nice things about you.".
Arsenal will be without 16-goal marksman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when they visit the Bridge on Tuesday as the striker’s appeal against the red card shown last weekend at Crystal Palace was dismissed.
All rights reserved. Hazard waited and teed-up the on-rushing Alonso, who had the presence of mind to play the ball on for Batshuayi to tuck in. He secured Champions League qualification and the 2013 Europa League during a seven-month interim spell, but the affection of many Blues fans was lacking.
Last weekend a strong line-up (minus … Subs: Atsu (6), Murphy (6), Joselu (6) "The way they reacted against a very good team, when they were a goal down, then we had 10 players after Bridge's injury, nine players when Duff got injured. All rights reserved. Champions League foes Bayern return to Bundesliga action at Hertha Berlin on Sunday. "At the same time, I think I'm very honest.
Gustavo Poyet: Chelsea's two-goal hero celebrates. Rafa Benitez: "You have to play against Chelsea away, the difference between the top six is difficult. After three straight wins in the Championship, our FA Cup hosts next weekend Hull lost 1-0 at home to Fulham at the weekend. Specialists also warn that the seeds of problems will also have been sown, only showing themselves up to six or eight weeks later. Still more are expected to return for Saturday, including centre-back Fabian Schar and striker Allan Saint-Maximin. The Uruguayan struck in the first half to give the Blues a 1-0 advantage at the interval, only for Rob Lee to equalise after a period of inspired play by the Magpies in the second 45 minutes. Vaishali is pitchside at Stamford Bridge... Ross Barkley, who made his Chelsea debut against Arsenal in midweek, does not start today but he has made the cover of the matchday programme...Take a look: If you're wondering where Kenedy is today, well, he can't feature for Newcastle, who he joined on loan this week, and so hasn't travelled with Benitez's squad. They play away to Frank Lampard’s former club Derby on Saturday. Looking up the table, Leicester are now six points ahead in third having lost three of their past five games in the league. The Belgian is deemed unfancied by Antonio Conte - he impressed in the win over Brighton before he was dropped for the defeat by Arsenal - but his two goals will now put pressure on Alvaro Morata. Newcastle: Darlow (7), Manquillo (6), Mbemba (6), Lascelles (6), Clark (6), Haïdara (6), Shelvey (7), Saivet (5), Hayden (6), Ritchie (6), Gayle (5). With Jorginho the only ‘holding’ midfielder (as in the autumn wins against Newcastle and Brighton), Lampard selected Ross Barkley, Reece James and Andreas Christiansen, and praised the team’s higher tempo and positivity in moments of transition.
But Dwight Gayle's indecision reprieved Davide Zappacosta after the Italian's poor pass was intercepted. "Newcastle might feel a little aggrieved", "It was a match we were close to winning", Sunday, 9 April, 2000, 16:17 GMT 17:17 UK, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea Virtual Replay: 3D animation of Kluivert's winner against Chelsea. A brilliant spell of pressure for the Magpies then saw Nikos
But the second half was a far more one-sided affair as Pedro wasted a glorious chance to extend Chelsea's lead, blazing over six minutes after the interval while Alonso's fierce volley tested Darlow from Zappacosta's deep cross. Miguel Almiron, who had none to his name after 17 games this season, has since notched twice in five outings. In fact, Newcastle have taken just four points from their last eight Premier League games against the Blues, losing the last three. Subs Not Used: Cech, Paulo Ferreira.
Chelsea have won seven of the past 10 league games on the road. Legendary striker Alan Shearer conducted the draw during half-time of the last of the quarter-finals between Newcastle United and Manchester City.
Subs: Ampadu (6), Hudson-Odoi (6), Barkley (6) The head coach was certain the same situation contributed towards the 3-0 beating of Burnley at the Bridge last Saturday – our first league win at Stamford Bridge since Aston Villa in early December, and the second successive clean sheet there in all competitions.
SaturdayWatford v Tottenham 12.30pm (BT Sport)Arsenal v Sheffield United 3pmBrighton v Aston Villa 3pmManchester City v Crystal Palace 3pmNorwich v Bournemouth 3pmSouthampton v Wolves 3pmWest Ham v Everton 3pmNewcastle v Chelsea 5.30pm (Sky Sports), SundayBurnley v Leicester 2pm (Sky Sports)Liverpool v Manchester United 4.30pm (Sky Sports), Follow the game with our live text commentary on The 5th Stand app. "I prefer to be honest, to tell the truth in every moment.
It wasn't easy because Newcastle prepared a very defensive game with a lot of players on the edge of the box and the three midfielders deep. Chelsea will face Manchester United at Wembley in the last four of the FA Cup. Chelsea looked short on confidence in a subdued opening half an hour, but Conte's side took the lead after breaking Newcastle's high press. Dabizas denied by an outstanding tackle from Blues defender Marcel Desailly. The Spaniard assisted Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s breakthrough strike against Aston Villa in 2016, as well as Tammy Abraham’s at Norwich this season. Analysis: Batman shows gamble of late talks, Chelsea 3 Newcastle 0 | FA Cup | Stamford Bridge. It looks like he has suffered an injury to his right ankle. But it was reward for a solid start from Newcastle which left Mourinho looking uncharacteristically rattled.
However, the England winger’s first ever Premier League goal was set-up by the other full-back, Cesar Azpilicueta, who is rather generous to our Academy youngsters in that respect. Are you sure you want to submit this vote? Gianfranco Zola, on for Weah, nearly made it three with just seven minutes to go after a break down the right, but Given produced a textbook save.
The game opened up with Chelsea pressing forward, but Laurent Robert in particular was keen to exploit the inevitable gaps in the visitors' defence. Not a bad record, particularly when you consider 14 of his 25 appearances have come off the substitutes' bench, many in the dying embers of games. Forwards Saint-Maximin and Joelinton have contributed a goal each, while midfielder Jonjo Shelvey leads the way with five. Legendary striker Alan Shearer conducted the draw during half-time of the last of the quarter-finals between Newcastle United and Manchester City. Eden Hazard has been directly involved in nine goals in his last nine games against Newcastle United in all competitions (6 goals, 3 assists). With the tie at boiling point, an altercation between Domi and Poyet led to blows in the Newcastle area. Links to other FA Cup stories are at the foot of the page. Jacob Murphy, Christian Atsu, Mohamed Diame and Joselu all dropped out. Batshuayi is the third Chelsea player to reach double figures for goals in all competitions this season for Chelsea after Morata and Eden Hazard (12 each). Match facts.
Wednesday’s impressive 5-0 FA Youth Cup victory over Bradford City means another home tie in round five for Ed Brand’s Under-18s, with Wolves who beat Palace last night the visitors.
Chelsea have now reached the FA Cup fifth round in 18 of their last 20 seasons, only failing to do so in 2011 and 2015. Mourinho proved he was angling for the win as he rang the changes at half-time, bringing on Eidur Gudjohnsen, Frank Lampard and Damien Duff for Geremi, Joe Cole and Tiago.
Too often he relinquishes possession when an outlet is needed. Shelvey forced Caballero into another smart save while there was still time for Chancel Mbemba to stretch the Argentine into another stop from close range before the break. It is back to domestic matters this weekend after our first Euro test of the season earlier in the week. Can't see the blog? David Luiz is out of favour at present and his future has been the subject of speculation, but his absence here was attributed to an ankle knock in training. Arsenal v Newcastle United/Manchester City. I can see the potential of the club. One-time Sunderland coach Bruce has lost more league games against Chelsea (16) than anyone except his former playing side, Manchester United (17). The incident broke up without any cards being shown. Marcos Alonso has been directly involved in 10 goals this season in all competitions (7 goals, 3 assists), more than any other defender in the Premier League. But Poyet was on hand again to convert Jon Harley's cross and deny Newcastle their third consecutive FA Cup final. People say nice things about you.".
Arsenal will be without 16-goal marksman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when they visit the Bridge on Tuesday as the striker’s appeal against the red card shown last weekend at Crystal Palace was dismissed.
All rights reserved. Hazard waited and teed-up the on-rushing Alonso, who had the presence of mind to play the ball on for Batshuayi to tuck in. He secured Champions League qualification and the 2013 Europa League during a seven-month interim spell, but the affection of many Blues fans was lacking.
Last weekend a strong line-up (minus … Subs: Atsu (6), Murphy (6), Joselu (6) "The way they reacted against a very good team, when they were a goal down, then we had 10 players after Bridge's injury, nine players when Duff got injured. All rights reserved. Champions League foes Bayern return to Bundesliga action at Hertha Berlin on Sunday. "At the same time, I think I'm very honest.
Gustavo Poyet: Chelsea's two-goal hero celebrates. Rafa Benitez: "You have to play against Chelsea away, the difference between the top six is difficult. After three straight wins in the Championship, our FA Cup hosts next weekend Hull lost 1-0 at home to Fulham at the weekend. Specialists also warn that the seeds of problems will also have been sown, only showing themselves up to six or eight weeks later. Still more are expected to return for Saturday, including centre-back Fabian Schar and striker Allan Saint-Maximin. The Uruguayan struck in the first half to give the Blues a 1-0 advantage at the interval, only for Rob Lee to equalise after a period of inspired play by the Magpies in the second 45 minutes. Vaishali is pitchside at Stamford Bridge... Ross Barkley, who made his Chelsea debut against Arsenal in midweek, does not start today but he has made the cover of the matchday programme...Take a look: If you're wondering where Kenedy is today, well, he can't feature for Newcastle, who he joined on loan this week, and so hasn't travelled with Benitez's squad. They play away to Frank Lampard’s former club Derby on Saturday. Looking up the table, Leicester are now six points ahead in third having lost three of their past five games in the league. The Belgian is deemed unfancied by Antonio Conte - he impressed in the win over Brighton before he was dropped for the defeat by Arsenal - but his two goals will now put pressure on Alvaro Morata. Newcastle: Darlow (7), Manquillo (6), Mbemba (6), Lascelles (6), Clark (6), Haïdara (6), Shelvey (7), Saivet (5), Hayden (6), Ritchie (6), Gayle (5). With Jorginho the only ‘holding’ midfielder (as in the autumn wins against Newcastle and Brighton), Lampard selected Ross Barkley, Reece James and Andreas Christiansen, and praised the team’s higher tempo and positivity in moments of transition.
But Dwight Gayle's indecision reprieved Davide Zappacosta after the Italian's poor pass was intercepted. "Newcastle might feel a little aggrieved", "It was a match we were close to winning", Sunday, 9 April, 2000, 16:17 GMT 17:17 UK, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea Virtual Replay: 3D animation of Kluivert's winner against Chelsea. A brilliant spell of pressure for the Magpies then saw Nikos
But the second half was a far more one-sided affair as Pedro wasted a glorious chance to extend Chelsea's lead, blazing over six minutes after the interval while Alonso's fierce volley tested Darlow from Zappacosta's deep cross. Miguel Almiron, who had none to his name after 17 games this season, has since notched twice in five outings. In fact, Newcastle have taken just four points from their last eight Premier League games against the Blues, losing the last three. Subs Not Used: Cech, Paulo Ferreira.
Chelsea have won seven of the past 10 league games on the road. Legendary striker Alan Shearer conducted the draw during half-time of the last of the quarter-finals between Newcastle United and Manchester City.
Subs: Ampadu (6), Hudson-Odoi (6), Barkley (6) The head coach was certain the same situation contributed towards the 3-0 beating of Burnley at the Bridge last Saturday – our first league win at Stamford Bridge since Aston Villa in early December, and the second successive clean sheet there in all competitions.
SaturdayWatford v Tottenham 12.30pm (BT Sport)Arsenal v Sheffield United 3pmBrighton v Aston Villa 3pmManchester City v Crystal Palace 3pmNorwich v Bournemouth 3pmSouthampton v Wolves 3pmWest Ham v Everton 3pmNewcastle v Chelsea 5.30pm (Sky Sports), SundayBurnley v Leicester 2pm (Sky Sports)Liverpool v Manchester United 4.30pm (Sky Sports), Follow the game with our live text commentary on The 5th Stand app. "I prefer to be honest, to tell the truth in every moment.
It wasn't easy because Newcastle prepared a very defensive game with a lot of players on the edge of the box and the three midfielders deep. Chelsea will face Manchester United at Wembley in the last four of the FA Cup. Chelsea looked short on confidence in a subdued opening half an hour, but Conte's side took the lead after breaking Newcastle's high press. Dabizas denied by an outstanding tackle from Blues defender Marcel Desailly. The Spaniard assisted Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s breakthrough strike against Aston Villa in 2016, as well as Tammy Abraham’s at Norwich this season. Analysis: Batman shows gamble of late talks, Chelsea 3 Newcastle 0 | FA Cup | Stamford Bridge. It looks like he has suffered an injury to his right ankle. But it was reward for a solid start from Newcastle which left Mourinho looking uncharacteristically rattled.
However, the England winger’s first ever Premier League goal was set-up by the other full-back, Cesar Azpilicueta, who is rather generous to our Academy youngsters in that respect. Are you sure you want to submit this vote? Gianfranco Zola, on for Weah, nearly made it three with just seven minutes to go after a break down the right, but Given produced a textbook save.
The game opened up with Chelsea pressing forward, but Laurent Robert in particular was keen to exploit the inevitable gaps in the visitors' defence. Not a bad record, particularly when you consider 14 of his 25 appearances have come off the substitutes' bench, many in the dying embers of games. Forwards Saint-Maximin and Joelinton have contributed a goal each, while midfielder Jonjo Shelvey leads the way with five. Legendary striker Alan Shearer conducted the draw during half-time of the last of the quarter-finals between Newcastle United and Manchester City. Eden Hazard has been directly involved in nine goals in his last nine games against Newcastle United in all competitions (6 goals, 3 assists). With the tie at boiling point, an altercation between Domi and Poyet led to blows in the Newcastle area. Links to other FA Cup stories are at the foot of the page. Jacob Murphy, Christian Atsu, Mohamed Diame and Joselu all dropped out. Batshuayi is the third Chelsea player to reach double figures for goals in all competitions this season for Chelsea after Morata and Eden Hazard (12 each). Match facts.
Wednesday’s impressive 5-0 FA Youth Cup victory over Bradford City means another home tie in round five for Ed Brand’s Under-18s, with Wolves who beat Palace last night the visitors.
Chelsea: Cudicini, Johnson, Gallas, Ricardo Carvalho, Bridge, Jarosik, Smertin, Tiago (Gudjohnsen 45), Geremi (Lampard 45), Kezman, Cole (Duff 45). The fuming Poyet, who clearly believed he had been denied a scoring opportunity by a shove from Domi, returned less than a minute later to head home Harley's long, speculative cross from the left. Fourth-placed Chelsea are five points clear of Manchester United, nine ahead of Tottenham and 11 above Arsenal. Frank Lampard believes VAR was too hasty in judging Harry Maguire’s headlock of Cesar Azpilicueta to be legal in our goalless draw at Man United, with our boss left wondering why the referee was not able to make the final decision. "We have found it hard to win 1-0.
Chelsea have now reached the FA Cup fifth round in 18 of their last 20 seasons, only failing to do so in 2011 and 2015. Mourinho proved he was angling for the win as he rang the changes at half-time, bringing on Eidur Gudjohnsen, Frank Lampard and Damien Duff for Geremi, Joe Cole and Tiago.
Too often he relinquishes possession when an outlet is needed. Shelvey forced Caballero into another smart save while there was still time for Chancel Mbemba to stretch the Argentine into another stop from close range before the break. It is back to domestic matters this weekend after our first Euro test of the season earlier in the week. Can't see the blog? David Luiz is out of favour at present and his future has been the subject of speculation, but his absence here was attributed to an ankle knock in training. Arsenal v Newcastle United/Manchester City. I can see the potential of the club. One-time Sunderland coach Bruce has lost more league games against Chelsea (16) than anyone except his former playing side, Manchester United (17). The incident broke up without any cards being shown. Marcos Alonso has been directly involved in 10 goals this season in all competitions (7 goals, 3 assists), more than any other defender in the Premier League. But Poyet was on hand again to convert Jon Harley's cross and deny Newcastle their third consecutive FA Cup final. People say nice things about you.".
Arsenal will be without 16-goal marksman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when they visit the Bridge on Tuesday as the striker’s appeal against the red card shown last weekend at Crystal Palace was dismissed.
All rights reserved. Hazard waited and teed-up the on-rushing Alonso, who had the presence of mind to play the ball on for Batshuayi to tuck in. He secured Champions League qualification and the 2013 Europa League during a seven-month interim spell, but the affection of many Blues fans was lacking.
Last weekend a strong line-up (minus … Subs: Atsu (6), Murphy (6), Joselu (6) "The way they reacted against a very good team, when they were a goal down, then we had 10 players after Bridge's injury, nine players when Duff got injured. All rights reserved. Champions League foes Bayern return to Bundesliga action at Hertha Berlin on Sunday. "At the same time, I think I'm very honest.
Gustavo Poyet: Chelsea's two-goal hero celebrates. Rafa Benitez: "You have to play against Chelsea away, the difference between the top six is difficult. After three straight wins in the Championship, our FA Cup hosts next weekend Hull lost 1-0 at home to Fulham at the weekend. Specialists also warn that the seeds of problems will also have been sown, only showing themselves up to six or eight weeks later. Still more are expected to return for Saturday, including centre-back Fabian Schar and striker Allan Saint-Maximin. The Uruguayan struck in the first half to give the Blues a 1-0 advantage at the interval, only for Rob Lee to equalise after a period of inspired play by the Magpies in the second 45 minutes. Vaishali is pitchside at Stamford Bridge... Ross Barkley, who made his Chelsea debut against Arsenal in midweek, does not start today but he has made the cover of the matchday programme...Take a look: If you're wondering where Kenedy is today, well, he can't feature for Newcastle, who he joined on loan this week, and so hasn't travelled with Benitez's squad. They play away to Frank Lampard’s former club Derby on Saturday. Looking up the table, Leicester are now six points ahead in third having lost three of their past five games in the league. The Belgian is deemed unfancied by Antonio Conte - he impressed in the win over Brighton before he was dropped for the defeat by Arsenal - but his two goals will now put pressure on Alvaro Morata. Newcastle: Darlow (7), Manquillo (6), Mbemba (6), Lascelles (6), Clark (6), Haïdara (6), Shelvey (7), Saivet (5), Hayden (6), Ritchie (6), Gayle (5). With Jorginho the only ‘holding’ midfielder (as in the autumn wins against Newcastle and Brighton), Lampard selected Ross Barkley, Reece James and Andreas Christiansen, and praised the team’s higher tempo and positivity in moments of transition.
But Dwight Gayle's indecision reprieved Davide Zappacosta after the Italian's poor pass was intercepted. "Newcastle might feel a little aggrieved", "It was a match we were close to winning", Sunday, 9 April, 2000, 16:17 GMT 17:17 UK, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea Virtual Replay: 3D animation of Kluivert's winner against Chelsea. A brilliant spell of pressure for the Magpies then saw Nikos
But the second half was a far more one-sided affair as Pedro wasted a glorious chance to extend Chelsea's lead, blazing over six minutes after the interval while Alonso's fierce volley tested Darlow from Zappacosta's deep cross. Miguel Almiron, who had none to his name after 17 games this season, has since notched twice in five outings. In fact, Newcastle have taken just four points from their last eight Premier League games against the Blues, losing the last three. Subs Not Used: Cech, Paulo Ferreira.
Chelsea have won seven of the past 10 league games on the road. Legendary striker Alan Shearer conducted the draw during half-time of the last of the quarter-finals between Newcastle United and Manchester City.
Subs: Ampadu (6), Hudson-Odoi (6), Barkley (6) The head coach was certain the same situation contributed towards the 3-0 beating of Burnley at the Bridge last Saturday – our first league win at Stamford Bridge since Aston Villa in early December, and the second successive clean sheet there in all competitions.
SaturdayWatford v Tottenham 12.30pm (BT Sport)Arsenal v Sheffield United 3pmBrighton v Aston Villa 3pmManchester City v Crystal Palace 3pmNorwich v Bournemouth 3pmSouthampton v Wolves 3pmWest Ham v Everton 3pmNewcastle v Chelsea 5.30pm (Sky Sports), SundayBurnley v Leicester 2pm (Sky Sports)Liverpool v Manchester United 4.30pm (Sky Sports), Follow the game with our live text commentary on The 5th Stand app. "I prefer to be honest, to tell the truth in every moment.
It wasn't easy because Newcastle prepared a very defensive game with a lot of players on the edge of the box and the three midfielders deep. Chelsea will face Manchester United at Wembley in the last four of the FA Cup. Chelsea looked short on confidence in a subdued opening half an hour, but Conte's side took the lead after breaking Newcastle's high press. Dabizas denied by an outstanding tackle from Blues defender Marcel Desailly. The Spaniard assisted Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s breakthrough strike against Aston Villa in 2016, as well as Tammy Abraham’s at Norwich this season. Analysis: Batman shows gamble of late talks, Chelsea 3 Newcastle 0 | FA Cup | Stamford Bridge. It looks like he has suffered an injury to his right ankle. But it was reward for a solid start from Newcastle which left Mourinho looking uncharacteristically rattled.
However, the England winger’s first ever Premier League goal was set-up by the other full-back, Cesar Azpilicueta, who is rather generous to our Academy youngsters in that respect. Are you sure you want to submit this vote? Gianfranco Zola, on for Weah, nearly made it three with just seven minutes to go after a break down the right, but Given produced a textbook save.
The game opened up with Chelsea pressing forward, but Laurent Robert in particular was keen to exploit the inevitable gaps in the visitors' defence. Not a bad record, particularly when you consider 14 of his 25 appearances have come off the substitutes' bench, many in the dying embers of games. Forwards Saint-Maximin and Joelinton have contributed a goal each, while midfielder Jonjo Shelvey leads the way with five. Legendary striker Alan Shearer conducted the draw during half-time of the last of the quarter-finals between Newcastle United and Manchester City. Eden Hazard has been directly involved in nine goals in his last nine games against Newcastle United in all competitions (6 goals, 3 assists). With the tie at boiling point, an altercation between Domi and Poyet led to blows in the Newcastle area. Links to other FA Cup stories are at the foot of the page. Jacob Murphy, Christian Atsu, Mohamed Diame and Joselu all dropped out. Batshuayi is the third Chelsea player to reach double figures for goals in all competitions this season for Chelsea after Morata and Eden Hazard (12 each). Match facts.
Wednesday’s impressive 5-0 FA Youth Cup victory over Bradford City means another home tie in round five for Ed Brand’s Under-18s, with Wolves who beat Palace last night the visitors.