Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle: Blues Take Control at the Break
It's half-time at Stamford Bridge and Chelsea are on top! The Blues are leading Newcastle 2-1 after a thrilling first half that saw goals from both sides.
It was a shaky start for the Blues, and Newcastle came out firing! They were rewarded early on with a well-taken goal from Callum Wilson in the 15th minute, putting the pressure on Chelsea. The crowd was buzzing, and the Magpies looked dangerous.
But Chelsea didn't crumble under the pressure. They fought back and got an equalizer through Raheem Sterling in the 29th minute. Sterling's goal was a real beauty, a cool finish after a great run from Joao Felix. The momentum shifted, and the Blues started to dominate.
The pressure paid off just before half-time! A penalty was awarded to Chelsea after a handball in the box, and Nicolas Jackson stepped up to confidently slot it home. The Blues went into the break with a deserved lead, and the atmosphere at the Bridge was electric.
This game is far from over! Newcastle will be looking to come out firing in the second half, and Chelsea need to stay focused to close out the game. It's going to be a tense and exciting finish!
Stay tuned for the second half, folks! This match is going down to the wire!