EPL: Why Chelsea lost to Newcastle United

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino in a recent statement has reflected on his side embarrassing defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday in the Premier League.

The game which ended in a 4-1 scoreline saw the hosts take the lead through Alexander Isak, but Raheem Sterling equalised for the Blues with a sublime free-kick.

However, Pochettino’s side fell apart in the second half, with goals from Jamal Lascelles, Joelinton, and Anthony Gordon sealing three points for the Magpies.

Pochettino, speaking to Premier League Productions after the match, said: “We cannot complain about the result; we did not read the game from the beginning.

“We did not play how we should play; we showed a lack of intensity and energy. Even after we scored at 1-1, it was a chance for us to force them to play deep, but it was so easy for Newcastle. That is why I am so upset with the performance.”