Smash and Grab at the St.James’ Coliseum - Newcastle Crush Chelsea in Second Half 

Two good teams you would say. Champions League material. And for the first 45 minutes it was pretty even at 1-1, a goal each for Isak, returning from injury and an in form Raheem Sterling who should be back on the England team Joelinton missed a header that I could have buried.

And in the second half, Newcastle took over with a fine display of controlled aggression. In the 60th minute Anthony Gordon worked his way inside on the left and launched a beautiful no look cross that Lascelles punched into the top corner with his head. Geordie Lascelles bleeds black and white. Then, within 90 seconds, a howler from Thiago Silva. The ball was going in totally the wrong direction for Chelsea and 20 yards out the Brazilian parried the ball right into JoeLinton’s path. He swooped and thrashed the ball into the back of the net!

Lewis Miley, at 17 years and 208 days, became the sixth-youngest player to assist a Premier League goal, after Aaron Lennon, Wayne Rooney, Jonathan Leko, Cesc Fabregas and Jordon Ibe.

Next, in the 72nd minute Reece James was sent off for a second yellow. No controversy there! Both cards were silly but justified. Then ‘wor Miggy’ set up Anthony Gordon (player of the match) who rifled the ball into the bottom far corner. Newcastle were rampant. 4-0. Chelsea pleaded for mercy. And the Geordie hordes at that Coliseum called St.James’ Park roared and pointed their thumbs down!