NEW
CHE47%
Ball possession
53%2.37
Expected Goals
1.1411
Total shots
145
Shots on target
46
Corners
413
Fouls Committed
142
Offsides
019
Throw ins
11
11
Total shots
145
Shots on target
46
Shots off target
60
Blocked shots
44
Counter Attacks
4
30
Total crosses
16356
Total passes
424
8
Air challenges won
55
Air challenges lost
8
11
Goal Kicks
112
Saves
314
Free Kicks
1536
Clearances
3713
Interceptions
21
3
Yellow cards
60
Red cards
0
22%688
43%1,383Chelsea star Garnacho criticised for 'really nasty' tackle
Alejandro Garnacho was fortunate not to receive a red card for a “really nasty” tackle in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle United, according to the Magpies’ former goalkeeper Shay Given. The Argentina winger avoided receiving his marching orders in a game full of contentious moments, with Toon boss Eddie Howe criticising the match officials after the full-time whistle.
'Stonewall!' - Howe 'devastated' after Newcastle denied penalty
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was left furious after his side were denied what he claims was a certain penalty during the entertaining two-all clash with Chelsea, calling it a "stonewall penalty" and a "clear error" that should have been overturned by VAR. The incident occurred when Anthony Gordon was challenged in the box by Trevoh Chalobah, sending the Toon forward crashing to the ground, but the appeals were waved away.
'Way too soft' - James hits back at Newcastle penalty claims
There was high drama in the dying seconds of the thrilling match between Newcastle and Chelsea as Harvey Barnes appeared to be pulled down by Reece James, but VAR denied the Magpies' desperate pleas for a penalty at the end of the pulsating clash which ended two-all. And James has spoken after the match, claiming the contact was “too soft” for a spot-kick to be awarded. 