WorldSport Wednesday 6 February 2064
English Premier Division · Wednesday 6 February 2064
Chelsea
21
Full time
Newcastle United
Lionel Messi 25'
Bruce Hilgers 50'
Rafael 16'
🏟 Drogba Arena Attendance 89,563 Referee Liam Bailey Player of the Match Bruce Hilgers

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Hilgers hits the winner as Blues keep marching on

Chelsea's 24th win in 26 league games keeps them 21 points clear, but Newcastle pushed them all the way.

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Line-ups

Chelsea4-3-3 DM Wide
6.6 13 Piedra 6.4 2 San Martín ↓53' 7.3 5 Abdulla 7.3 27 Mačkić 6.4 21 Joaquín 🟨 8.2 6 Hilgers ⚽ 7.0 56 Parkins ↓71' 7.1 20 Pardal 6.7 18 Formicola ↓45' 7.9 19 Messi ⚽ ↓55' 6.5 26 Ferrer
Newcastle United4-3-3 DM Wide
7.6 13 Moreno 7.1 4 Rafael ⚽ 7.1 19 Roberto 6.6 21 Shevchenko ↓45' 7.1 18 Vilajosana 6.5 5 José ↓87' 6.7 17 Manetti ↓63' 6.6 8 Lewis 6.5 7 Jairo Cuartas ↓45' 6.5 6 Navez ↓83' 6.3 10 Marcelinho

Match stats

44%Possession56%
1.99Expected goals (xG)1.04
10Shots8
5Shots on target2
1Long shots2
1Clear-cut chances1
4Half chances1
1Saves3
471Passes completed600
27Crosses22
26Tackles won19
28Interceptions25
11Fouls4
1Yellow cards0
0Red cards0