Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri surprised by Rafa Benitez's defensive tactics
Shaka Hislop felt both Chelsea and Newcastle received a goal from poor officiating, but in the end Chelsea deserved their result.
Shaka Hislop felt both Chelsea and Newcastle received a goal from poor officiating, but in the end Chelsea deserved their result.
Maurizio Sarri said he was shocked by Rafa Benitez's defensive approach after Chelsea battled to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Newcastle.
DeAndre Yedlin's 87th-minute own goal proved the difference at St James' Park after Joselu's header had cancelled out Eden Hazard's penalty as Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the new Premier League season, but not without encountering significant difficulties.
After the match Sarri praised the resilience his players showed to take three points at St...