Newcastle United lost 2-1 against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League - here are the half-time player ratings from the match so far.
The Magpies went into the match looking to end a run of four Premier League games without a win but hadn’t won at Stamford Bridge since 2012. Newcastle were without Anthony Gordon due to a groin issue as Harvey Barnes came back into the side while Miguel Almiron was named in the starting line-up for the first time in the Premier League since the 3-2 defeat at Chelsea in March.
Chelsea started the match on the front foot and found the net inside four minutes through Cole Palmer but Newcastle were rescued by a VAR check for offside. The home side took the lead shortly after as Nicolas Jackson stroked the ball in from Pedro Neto’s low cross from the left.
Newcastle drew level through Alexander Isak’s close-range finish from Lewis Hall’s cross. The goal was subject to a VAR check but the on-field decision stood on this occasion to make it 1-1.
Chelsea pushed to retake the lead before half half-time but the scoreline remained level despite the hosts being on top in the game. But just over a minute after the restart, Palmer put the home side back in front with an edge-of-the-box effort into the bottom left corner.
Chelsea had a late penalty overturned by VAR after referee Simon Hooper initially pointed to the spot.
Here are the Newcastle United player ratings from the match...
9. Miguel Almiron - 5
Got into some decent areas but was wasteful in front of goal. Faded out of the game in the second half before being withdrawn. | Getty Images
10. Alexander Isak - 5
A heavy touch conceded possession shortly before Chelsea took the lead. Scored his second goal of the season with a close range finish from Hall's cross. Conceded possession again in the build-up to Cole Palmer's goal shortly after half time. Squandered an open goal opportunity with three players waiting to tap it in. Another difficult afternoon despite getting back amongst the goals, a bizarre performance. | Getty Images
11. Harvey Barnes - 5
Had a good opportunity blocked and had a role to play in the equaliser. Got into a great position with options in front of him but was unable to get a shot or pass away. | Getty Images
12. Sean Longstaff - 5
On for Tonali 68: Made a couple of good challenges but was loose with his passing. Booked. | Getty Images