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<\/p>\nRAHEEM STERLING'S stunning free-kick couldn't save Chelsea from being overpowered as Mauricio Pochettino's men dropped back into mid-table.<\/p>\n
Reece James' needless red card summed up the Blues' woe as injury-hit Newcastle returned to the top six with a 4-1 win.<\/p>\n
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Sterling cancelled out Alexander Isak's opener on 23 minutes.<\/p>\n
But Jamaal Lascelles\u00a0and Joelinton fired home for a sturdier Toon side midway through the second period.<\/p>\n
And Anthony Gordon was handed too much space for their late fourth goal.<\/p>\n
Here's how Chelsea rated on a dire afternoon for their defenders.<\/p>\n
Had little chance with any of the goals as Chelsea crumbled on Tyneside. Pulled off a couple of decent stops but has now conceded eight in the last two games.\u00a0<\/p>\n Terrible afternoon for the Blues skipper. Handed a first yellow for kicking the ball away before he was given his marching orders for pushing Anthony Gordon over losing the ball.\u00a0<\/p>\n On the day he became Chelsea\u2019s oldest ever outfield player at 39 years and 64 days, the Brazilian was looking supreme until he really did look his age for Newcastle\u2019s third.\u00a0<\/p>\n Given the ball by Cole Palmer, Silva turned to play back to Robert Sanchez but lost his head and scuffed the pass, providing a perfect assist for Joelinton to bury. Dreadful.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Restricted the Magpies early on but at the heart of a Chelsea defence that fell to pieces in the second half. Nowhere to be seen for Jamaal Lascelles\u2019 header and worryingly weak attempt at stopping Anthony Gordon for the fourth.\u00a0<\/p>\n The sleeping Spaniard went walkies for Newcastle\u2019s opener, inexplicably leaving Alexander Isak free to finish.\u00a0<\/p>\n Just the latest example of his lack of concentration and he offered nothing going forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n The French youngster, 19, relished the battle in the middle of the park on just his second Prem start but struggled to make any impact. Bizarre to see him start ahead of Moises Caicedo.\u00a0<\/p>\n Started well, ticking things over and driving Chelsea forward. Forced Nick Pope into a smart stop but could not handle the heat as Newcastle steamrollered them after the break. Newcastle\u2019s 17-year-old Lewis Miley looked much better than the \u00a3106million World Cup winner.<\/p>\n Upstaged by Raheem Sterling on the other flank. Quiet after his brilliant recent form, dispossessed numerous times and made life easy for Toon\u2019s full-backs.\u00a0<\/p>\n Butchered a golden chance after being gifted a golden opportunity by Pope to put Chelsea 2-1 up, scuffing horribly off his left peg. Proved a huge miss as the west Londoners were then blown away.\u00a0<\/p>\n Kept up his superb form with a stunning Ronaldo-esque free-kick to pull Chelsea back level.\u00a0<\/p>\n Went down softly on the edge of the box but the strike was sublime, leaving Pope rooted to the spot as his fifth goal of the season flew into the top left corner.\u00a0<\/p>\n Battered by Newcastle fans all afternoon.\u00a0<\/p>\n Anonymous before being hooked. His goalscoring record is impressive but serious doubts persist over whether he is actually any good.\u00a0<\/p>\n ARMANDO BROJA (for Jackson, 68mins) – 5![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RR-BETTING-PADDY-POWER-football-1.jpg\")
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<\/picture>BATH TIME <\/span><\/p>\nChelsea legend's daughter goes fully naked as she shares video filmed in bathroom<\/h3>\n
ROBERT SANCHEZ – 5<\/strong><\/h2>\n
REECE JAMES – 4<\/strong><\/h2>\n
THIAGO SILVA – 3<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Most read in Football<\/h2>\n
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<\/picture>SHOCK INJURY <\/span><\/p>\nReading and England youth star carried off with oxygen mask in worrying scenes<\/h3>\n
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<\/picture>CHANGE OF PLANS <\/span><\/p>\nSky Sports host forced to cancel Soccer Saturday appearance at last minute<\/h3>\n
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<\/picture>JAIL THREAT <\/span><\/p>\nDani Alves faces nine years in jail after being accused of rape<\/h3>\n
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<\/picture>IN A HARRY <\/span><\/p>\nKane breaks two more records as he surpasses legend and Man Utd outcast<\/h3>\n
BENOIT BADIASHILE – 4<\/strong><\/h2>\n
MARC CUCURELLA – 4<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nLESLEY UGOCHUKWU – 5<\/strong><\/h2>\n
ENZO FERNANDEZ – 5<\/strong><\/h2>\n
COLE PALMER – 4<\/strong><\/h2>\n
CONOR GALLAGHER – 4<\/strong><\/h2>\n
RAHEEM STERLING – 7<\/strong><\/h2>\n
NICOLAS JACKSON – 4<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSUBS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
MOISES CAICEDO (for Ugochukwu, 6mins) -5\u00a0
MYKHAILO MUDRYK (for Gallagher, 68 mins) – 5
LEVI COLWILL (for Palmer, 75) – 5
NONI MADUEKE (for Sterling, 87mins) – 5<\/p>\n