The second half saw Newcastle tire and Chelsea step up a level but the string of quite frankly scandalous refereeing decisions has cost Newcastle 3 points today. My main grumble at Newcastle was at the length of time it took to take off a visibly exhausted Ramsey off the pitch.

This was Sarri’s-Chelsea new manager-first real test and fans were not happy with their performance on the day. Sergio Agueronetted to goals, each in both halves as Manchester City dominated the season-opener in England and went home with the title.