“Never bench him in your life again”, “He is Our best player in the league amd needs more playing time” – Chelsea fans react as Blues beat Newcastle 3-2 at Stamford Bridge.

 In a spectacular showdown at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea emerged triumphant with a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Newcastle United on March 11th, igniting a fervor among fans and securing their fourth consecutive unbeaten streak in the league. The match marked a pivotal moment as Chelsea maintained their stronghold at home, overwhelming Newcastle United, a team with only one Premier League victory at Stamford Bridge.

Anticipation had been building following Chelsea’s recent setback against Brentford, where they suffered a 2-2 draw. With nine days to regroup before facing the Magpies, Chelsea sought redemption after their earlier defeat to Newcastle United, who had bested them 4-1 in their initial encounter last November.

Despite a promising start by Newcastle, it was Chelsea who seized the initiative, netting the opening goal just six minutes into the game, marking their fastest goal in nearly six years. However, Newcastle rallied in the second half, equalizing the score in the 43rd minute, setting the stage for a tense battle.

Exhibiting composure and determination, Chelsea dominated the second half, clinching two crucial goals before Newcastle mounted a late comeback to level the score. The victory provided a much-needed boost for manager Mauricio Pochettino, whose tactics had come under scrutiny in recent times, alleviating some of the mounting pressure.

In the aftermath of the exhilarating match, fans took to various platforms to express their opinions and reactions. Some credited luck for Chelsea’s win, while others hailed the performance of standout players like Cole Palmer, lauding him as the premier under-21 talent in the league. Amidst the chatter, anticipation brewed for Chelsea’s ascent in the league standings, with optimism abound regarding their prospects of finishing in the top half.

Despite their victory, Chelsea finds themselves in 11th place, albeit with a game in hand over both the teams above and below them. They trail West Ham United by four points, currently occupying the seventh spot. Looking ahead, Chelsea gears up for a crucial FA Cup quarterfinal clash against Leicester City on Sunday, March 17th, poised to further assert their prowess on the pitch.