Chelsea ease past Newcastle United in their Premier League clash at St James Park with a 3-0 victory. Reece James was the star of the show in front of goal with 2 brilliant finishes before Jorginho added a third from the penalty spot after Kai Harvertz was fouled in the box.
Thomas Tuchel’s Men extend their lead at the summit of the Premier League table 3 points ahead of Liverpool and 5 points ahead of English Champions Manchester City.
Chelsea are the first Premier League club to win 8 matches this season with 7 clean sheets out of 10 matches, they have conceded only one goal in open play this season against Manchester City, and they are tip as one of the favourite team to win the Premier League title alongside Liverpool and Manchester City.
Why Chelsea could go top of group H after their return leg match against Malmo in the UEFA Champions League this season.
- Chelsea unbeaten run in their last 6 matches in all competitions this season.
The Blues have recently won 6 matches in a row in all competitions, they have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 6 last matches. Chelsea excellent display against Malmo FF at Stamford Bridge in match day 3 could help the Blues beat the Swedish side at Elle Stadion in Sweden.
Their 6 matches unbeaten run in all competitions is an advantage over Malmo. Having beaten Malmo 4-0 in their first leg at the Stamford Bridge, the Blues could come out on top of the clash after 90 minutes.
- Chelsea unbeaten run and Juventus poor form in recent matches.
The Blues are 6 matches unbeaten in all competitions, while Juventus on the other hand have lost 2 of their 6 last fixtures drawing 1 and win 3 in all competitions.
This form could affect Juventus as they will lock horns with Zenit at Turin. If peradventure Chelsea win against Malmo and Juventus lost aganist Zenit Saint Petersburg, the Blues could top of group H with goal difference.
Nwachineke Onyeke Chekwube reporting, Obinwannem news writer/ November 1, 2021
