A feisty encounter at Stamford Bridge saw both sides have half chances in the opening 45 minutes as they went in goalless at the break.
VAR denied both Chelsea and Newcastle penalties in the second half before Kai Havertz popped up with the winning goal in the 89th minute.
Our writer Dominic Scurr has dished out his player ratings from the the match…
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5. Dan Burn - 7
Came close to scoring with a header and let little past him at the other end until the final minute as Havertz peeled off him to score the winner. Photo: George Wood
6. Matt Targett - 8
Provided some quality service from set-pieces and stood up to the challenge defensively. Photo: Stu Forster
7. Bruno Guimaraes - 7
Picked up the pieces well in midfield. Had a chance to score early in the second half but his effort skimmed wide of the right post. A cool midfield showing against one of the division's top sides. Booked Photo: Mike Hewitt
8. Sean Longstaff - 7
Looked off the pace early on but grew into the game and battled well. Photo: Stu Forster