Chelsea 3-1 Newcastle United: 5 Talking Points
Newcastle United started off very strong in the game but were no match for Chelsea once the hosts took control of the game. Dwight Gayle gave the Magpies the lead in the 12th minute but it lasted just 8 minutes as Eden Hazard equalized at the other end.
Alvaro Morata then scored in the 33rd minute from a vicious cross by the returning Victor Moses to put Chelsea in full command. Hazard then converted from the spot in the 74th minute to seal the game.
Here are the talking points from the game:
#5 Chelsea's best XI?
Courtois in goal, Azpilicueta, Christensen and Rugider in the defence, Moses and Alonso on the flanks, Drinkwater and Kante in the pivot, Fabregas playing right behind Hazard and Morata.
Quite easily the best XI for Antonio Conte to play in this 3-5-2 formation. There is a proper balance between attack & defence and also a lot of creativity from the midfield. The team looks very solid in every aspect and should Conte stick to this XI, the can challenge for the title till the very end.