Premier League MW9: Cole Palmer strikes winner as Chelsea edge Newcastle 2-1 at Stamford Bridge
FINAL: Chelsea 2, Newcastle 1. Stamford Bridge roars as Enzo Maresca's side withstand late barrage to claim vital three points.
FINAL: Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle United. Jackson 18', Palmer 47'; Isak 32'.
Chelsea produced a disciplined and spirited display on Sunday afternoon, 1 November, holding off Newcastle United for a crucial 2-1 victory before 39,812 supporters at Stamford Bridge. Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring in the 18th minute, finishing off a sweeping counterattack orchestrated by Pedro Neto. Newcastle responded on 32 minutes when Alexander Isak tapped in Lewis Hall's precise low cross, but Chelsea struck decisively right after the interval. Collecting the ball 40 yards from goal, talisman Cole Palmer drove purposefully into the Newcastle box before unleashing a ferocious left-footed strike past Nick Pope into the bottom corner. Chelsea's defense held firm during seven minutes of stoppage time to seal their fifth league win of the campaign, climbing to fifth in the Premier League table on 16 points.
The stakes
Chelsea move to 16 points, level with Liverpool in fourth; Newcastle remain on 12 points.
The rivalry angle
Two European qualification contenders trade high-octane blows in West London.
Players who could decide it
Scored magnificent 47th-minute winner and created three chances in MOTM display.
Slotted home 18th-minute opener and harassed Newcastle center-backs with relentless running.
Scored sharp first-half equalizer and registered three shots on target.
Did you know?
- !Cole Palmer has been directly involved in 12 Premier League goals in nine appearances this season.
- !Nicolas Jackson has scored six Premier League goals in his last eight appearances.
- !Chelsea have won four of their last five home matches against Newcastle in all competitions.
Head to head
Sunday 1 November 2026. Stamford Bridge, London. Final: CHE 2, NEW 1.
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