CHELSEA left it late to beat Newcastle at Stamford Bridge as Kai Havertz scored a stunning strike in the 89th minute.
The Germany international poked the ball home after a fantastic touch inside the box to end the Magpies’ nine-game unbeaten run.
Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game in the 89th minute at Stamford BridgeCredit: ReutersHavertz has now scored four Premier League goals in his last three outings in the top-flightCredit: Reuters
But he was lucky to even be on the pitch after escaping a red card for an elbow on Dan Burn.
Havertz was shown just a yellow card after smashing into Burn’s head, with VAR deeming it as not worthy of a red.
The result is harsh on Newcastle who had a number of chances and were denied a penalty in the second half after Jacob Murphy went down in the box.
It is now five Premier League wins in a row for Chelsea who have solidified third spot in the table.
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German ace Havertz escaped with just a yellow card for this elbow on defender Dan BurnCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunBurn was left livid with Havertz after he received medical treatment following the foulCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunChelsea fans showed their support to the club’s owner Roman AbramovichCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunProprty tycoon Nick Candy (middle) was in attendance after revealing his intentions to buy ChelseaCredit: PAHavertz spurned a key chance to put the Blues in front in the 77th minuteCredit: ReutersNewcastle’s nine-match unbeaten run in the Premier League has come to an endCredit: EPA