After a week of an entirely self-inflicted scrutiny over his relationship with the club’s upper management, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca kept this hot topic aflame by lauding the “invaluable” impact of balancing the squad with senior players, which, he admitted, goes against the ideals of his bosses.

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A breathless start saw Newcastle bully the Blues and race into a two-goal lead within 20 minutes, Nick Woltemade earning redemption for his decisive Tyne-Wear derby own goal by netting twice from close range. Chelsea were unable to produce a response of any description during a chastening first half.

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