Chelsea notched up their fourth league win in a row under new coach Thomas Tuchel on Monday and striker Timo Werner ended his goal drought as the Blues beat Newcastle United 2-0 to overtake Liverpool into the Champions League qualifying spot.
The German had a big role in Chelsea’s opener in the 31st minute when he got to the byline with the help of some fine movement, sent in a low cross into the box which was pushed away by Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow but fell at the feet of Oliver Giroud who scored from 10 yards.
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The France striker had replaced Tammy Abraham who was injured early in the game.
Werner made no mistake in the 39th minute when the ball fell for him at the far post and he put the hosts 2-0 up with his first league goal since early November.
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The win has sent Chelsea into fourth place, two points clear of out-of-form champions Liverpool and ahead of fifth-placed West Ham United on goal difference after the Hammers won earlier on Monday.
Newcastle on the other hand find themselves in the last spot above the relegation zone, seven points clear of Fulham in 18th place.
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