The Athletic breaks down the major talking points as the home side prevailed in a tightly contested meeting at Stamford Bridge

Before the game, Palmer had been praised by Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola for his awareness during games, a point that was underlined by that moment of brilliance from the Chelsea forward. But aside from the goals and the brilliant passes,

Cole Palmer drives through the Newcastle defense and unleashes a left-footed strike into the back of the net to give Chelsea a 2-1 lead at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana challenges a Newcastle player in midfield. Romeo Lavia gets the ball back for the Blues and immediately lays it off to Cole Palmer. The Englishman runs to the box and shoots across Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope,

Eddie Howe has shared how he plans to get his Newcastle United side to nullify the threat of Cole Palmer when they face Chelsea.

Cole Palmer inspired Chelsea to victory as they returned to the Premier League top four after defeating Newcastle United 2-1.Goals from Nicolas Jackson and Palmer ensured Enzo Maresca’s side