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Midfielder’s 47th-minute strike earns Enzo Maresca’s team a hard-fought 2-1 home victory
Cole Palmer led Chelsea back up to fourth in the Premier League with his seventh top-flight goal of the season to help the Blues edge past Newcastle United 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Palmer, who had an early strike disallowed for offside, was integral to both of Chelsea’s goals on Sunday, playing a stunning pass in the build-up to Nicolas Jackson’s 18th-minute opener.
Alexander Isak drew the visitors level with his first goal since returning from a toe injury, tucking home from a cross by former Chelsea youngster Lewis Hall.
But Palmer got his name on the scoresheet early in the second half, with his effort squeezing in at Nick Pope’s near post and Newcastle were unable to find a response.
Chelsea’s triumph moved them, at least temporarily, into fourth spot, five points ahead of 12th-placed Newcastle.
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