Newcastle were simply too defensive in this game; offering little threat going forward; and they were further hamstrung by the absences of key players such as Callum Wilson; Jeff Hendrick and Miguel Almiron.
Chelsea played with swagger & verve; controlling possession to a large extent and looking to have spine and confidence throughout the team. They pressed Newcastle well as well; winning back possession constantly to fashion their own penetrative moves.
From a clever set-piece sequence; Mason Mount was afforded room on the right to send over a teasing cross; that enticed Federico Fernandez to turn into his own net; under pressure from Ben Chilwell. Chelsea had further chances to go further in front; but they were surprisingly wasted by the in-form Timo Werner.
The German star though was not perturbed; as his efforts finally paid off in the second half; when he raced clear of the Newcastle defence before feeding Tammy Abraham to score Chelsea's second off the post. Newcastle had a shot from Sean Longstaff ricochet off the crossbar late on; but in the end; it was too little too late as Chelsea held on for a comfortable victory.
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