A breathless start saw Newcastle bully the Blues and race into a two-goal lead within 20 minutes, Nick Woltemade earning redemption for his decisive Tyne-Wear derby own goal by netting twice from close range. Chelsea were unable to produce a response of any description during a chastening first half.

The Blues’ final match before Christmas is one of the most testing away trips of the league season, and they will again have Liam Delap and Estevao unavailable. Both could be ready for their next match against Aston Villa on December 27 but remain sidelined for Newcastle.

One of the key players for Chelsea at Newcastle was Reece James, who scored Chelsea's first goal of the match early in the second half. In the 49th minute, James scored a direct free kick to give Chelsea momentum for a draw.

Reece James' brilliant free-kick goal inspired Chelsea to salvage a point after a disastrous first half in the 2-2 draw with Newcastle United on Saturday.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says his side were denied a "stonewall" penalty in their 2-2 draw with Chelsea - so, does he have a point?

After leading 2-0 in the first half with two goals from Nick Woltemade, Newcastle United dropped points at St. James' Park to Chelsea, who managed to equalize in the second half.

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