In one of the crucial clashes of the season, Chelsea “committed suicide”! Instead of making a key step towards the Champions League, the Blues’ players killed their own team!Romeo Lavia hinted at such a scenario, losing the ball in a dangerous zone in front of Robert Sanchez’s goal, which led to Sandro Tonali’s second-minute opener. In the 36th minute, Nicolas Jackson threw the final punch at his own team, being sent off for elbowing Newcastle’s Sven Botman.On the top of everything, they will have to applaud othersTen-man Blues tried to bounce back after the break, but their shortage turned out to be vital, especially against a quality and experienced squad that is Eddie Howe’s crew. Bruno Guimaraes’ last-minute goal was only a cherry on top of Newcastle’s fantastic victory.Newcastle deal Chelsea a 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐖 in the race for UCL football 🥊 pic.twitter.com/Ipn85Tei5l— 433 (@433) May 11, 2025 The Magpies opened the game in the best possible way, breaking the deadlock after only 110 seconds! Sandro Tonali stole the ball to reckless Romeo Lavia and then went for the finish, finding the net following Jacob Murphy’s ideal cross, giving his team an early lead.Chelsea undoubtedly wanted to bounce back quickly, but they severely lacked creativity in the attack, while Newcastle could play peacefully and wait for the rivals’ mistakes.As if the error leading to the opener wasn’t enough, Nicolas Jackson was sent off for elbowing Sven Botman nine minutes before the break, leaving the Blues to chase the leveller with a man down.📸 – STRAIGHT RED CARD NICOLAS JACKSON! pic.twitter.com/Zg7vy4Vs5g— The Touchline | Football Coverage (@TouchlineX) May 11, 2025 By the break, the home team threatened a few times over Dan Burn, though the 1-0 lead and a man up were promising advantages ahead of the decisive 45 minutes.Despite having fewer players on the pitch, Chelsea were more dominant after the break. While the Blues pursued the equalizer, Newcastle were more focused on waiting the rivals’ mistakes. Sixteen minutes into the second half, Enzo Maresca’s team had their best opportunity when Nick Pope stopped Marc Cucurella’s effort from inside the box. Still, it was a proper warning for the Magpies.⚽️ GOAL: Bruno Guimarães🏴 Newcastle 2-0 Chelseapic.twitter.com/WfJbhOrcqR— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) May 11, 2025 The English custodian had to come to the rescue eight minutes before the end, after Enzo Fernandes’ effort, but that was the keeper’s and his teammates’ last challenge, as Bruno Guimaraes sealed the deal in the final minute, making 52,000 people at St James’ Park go wild!Wit this triumph, the Magpies nearly secured the UCL, while Chelsea will have to keep battling in the final two Premier League rounds.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 36Saturday Fulham – Everton 1-3 (1-1)/Jimenez 17 – Mykolenko 45+3, Keane 70, Beto 73/Ipswich – Brentford 0-1 (0-1)/Schade 18/Southampton – Man. City 0-0Wolverhampton – Brighton 0-2 (0-1)/Welbeck 28 pen, Gruda 85/Bournemouth – Aston Villa 0-1 (0-1)/Watkins 45+6/Sunday Newcastle – Chelsea 2-0 (1-0)/Tonali 2, Guimaraes 90/16.15: (1.92) Man.Utd. (3.50) West Ham (4.00)16.15: (1.35) Nott.Forest (4.90) Leicester (9.50)16.15: (2.65) Tottenham (3.50) Crystal Palace (2.60)18.30: (2.00) Liverpool (3.60) Arsenal (4.00)***odds are subject to change***
