Ayoze Perez struck twice to end Chelsea’s faint hopes of Champions League.
The Blues had a chance of sneaking into the top four by beating the Magpies, but New Castle’s victory they finish fifth and must settle for a Europa League spot.Dwight Gayle scored the opening goal in the first half and Spanish striker Ayoze Perez added the second and third after the break.
New Castle united signed off in style by beating Chelsea (3-0) in an action-packed battle.
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1’Paul Dummett (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
9′ Attempt Missed. Mohamed Diamé (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ayoze Pérez.
23′ Goal! Newcastle United 1, Chelsea 0. Dwight Gayle (Newcastle United) header from very close range to the centre of the goal.
24’Attempt missed. Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Dwight Gayle.
28′ Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
37’Emerson (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the left wing.
45’+2’Attempt missed. Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Matt Ritchie.
55’Delay in match Mohamed Diamé (Newcastle United) because of an injury.
56’Goal! Newcastle United 2, Chelsea 0. Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jonjo Shelvey.
63’Goal! Newcastle United 3, Chelsea 0. Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Florian Lejeune following a set piece situation.
74’Attempt blocked. Joselu (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
84’Attempt blocked. Tiemoué Bakayoko (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Pedro.
90’+2’Second Half ends, Newcastle United 3, Chelsea 0.
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