Chelsea and Newcastle Battle to 2-2 Draw in Premier League Clash
Chelsea come back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Newcastle, with key goals from Nick Woltemade, Reece James, and João Pedro in the Premier League.
- • Nick Woltemade scored both of Newcastle’s first-half goals to give them a 2-0 lead.
- • Reece James scored a free-kick to start Chelsea’s comeback just after halftime.
- • João Pedro equalized for Chelsea with a goal in the 66th minute.
- • Chelsea remains fourth in the league with 29 points; Newcastle is 11th with 23 points.
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In a thrilling Premier League encounter on Saturday, Newcastle United and Chelsea FC shared the points after a 2-2 draw in Newcastle’s home stadium. Newcastle started strongly with Nick Woltemade scoring twice in the first half — first capitalizing on a rebound just four minutes into the game, and later heading in a goal from an Anthony Gordon cross at the 20-minute mark. Woltemade made a notable comeback from an own goal in the previous match against Sunderland.
Chelsea took control in the second half, with team captain Reece James opening the scoring for the visitors with a precise free-kick just four minutes after halftime. The match was leveled at 66 minutes when João Pedro broke free from Newcastle’s defense to slot home the equalizer.
Following this result, Chelsea maintains a foothold in the top four of the Premier League standings with 29 points, while Newcastle remains mid-table in 11th place with 23 points. The game showcased resilience from Chelsea as they overcame a two-goal deficit to earn a valuable point on the road.
The match was part of a busy day of international football, marking the 17th round of the Premier League and kicking off a packed schedule that also included big fixtures such as Tottenham vs. Liverpool and Real Madrid vs. Sevilla.
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