Newcastle profit from Chelsea's misfortune as a Champions League return moves tantalisingly close
7 May 2025, 15:12 | Updated: 12 May 2025, 07:38
Eddie Howe called it stressful. He highlighted two major saves made by goalkeeper Nick Pope. He spoke about the contrast of the first half versus the second, as Newcastle made hard work of seeing out a scoreline advantage with a player more. It's "job done", he concluded, in relief.
Newcastle's 2-0 win over Chelsea might well be considered the day Howe's side secured a triumphant Champions League return when all things are said and done on May 25. The Magpies are now in the box seat, three points better off than Chelsea with two games remaining.
Nothing is guaranteed with fixtures against Arsenal and Everton to come but Newcastle remain in control of their European destiny. Hope has been replaced by expectancy. The finish line is in sight.
Newcastle are yet to lose to a 'big six' side at home this season - including Chelsea, October's Carabao Cup quarter-final meeting a recent reminder of the imposition. They have accumulated one less point than champions Liverpool (46) across their previous 21 outings, collecting their 20th win of the season on Sunday - and finish the day two shy of next opponent Arsenal.
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