Premier League 2023-24, Newcastle United hammer Chelsea 4-1: Key stats
Newcastle United thrashed 10-men Chelsea 4-1 on matchday 13 of the 2023-24 Premier League at St. James Park on Saturday. The Magpies completely outplayed the Blues as Alexander Isak handed them the lead early on. They added three more goals in the second half as Jamal Lascelles, Joelinton and Anthony Gordon were on target. Raheem Sterling's free-kick goal was only a consolation.
Chelsea registered these unwanted records
Chelsea have now lost 14 PL away games against Newcastle United while winning nine and drawing six matches. They have only lost more matches at Arsenal and Liverpool (15 each). Newcastle avoided defeat against Chelsea last season (W1, D1) and are now unbeaten in three games in the PL. Their only longer unbeaten run against Chelsea came between April 1994 and September 1995 (4).
Alexander Isak has matched Zlatan Ibrahimovic's PL goals tally
As per Squawka, Isak has now scored 17 goals in 31 Premier League appearances. He has matched Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Premier League goals tally with his strike against Chelsea. The Swedish striker has netted seven goals in nine Premier League matches this season.
Newcastle United attained these records
As per Squawka, Newcastle are unbeaten in three consecutive league games against Chelsea for the first time since 1995. They were unbeaten against them last season in two league encounters. Also, Eddie Howe hasn't lost a Saturday 3 PM kick-off in the PL for Newcastle. This is Mauricio Pochettino's biggest defeat in the competition since October 2019 when his Tottenham lost 3-0 against Brighton.
Anthony Gordon was exceptional against Chelsea
Gordon slammed home the 13th goal in his 93rd PL appearance. He has scored five goals this season in 12 league matches. As per Statman Dave, Gordon has now netted or assisted eight goals in the PL this season, more than any other Newcastle player. The 22-year-old English forward also came up with an assist for Lascelles' headed goal.
How did the match pan out?
Isak handed Newcastle the early lead in the game but Sterling's brilliant free-kick goal levelled the terms for Chelsea. In the second half, Lascelles' header earned the lead back for the hosts before Joelinton scored within a minute following a mistake from Thiago Silva. Later, Reece James was sent off making it even more difficult for Chelsea. Eventually, Gordon's goal made it 4-1.
Newcastle United climbed to sixth position, Chelsea in 11th spot
Newcastle United have bounced back from their defeat against Bournemouth with a resounding 4-1 win against Chelsea. Courtesy of which they have climbed to the sixth spot with 23 points, registering their seventh win this season. Meanwhile, Chelsea suffered their fifth defeat in the PL this season. They are in the eleventh spot with 16 points, having mustered four wins and as many draws.
