Newcastle manager names two Chelsea players that gave his side tough time

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has reacted to his side’s defeat to Chelsea on Sunday at Stamford Bridge.

In a post-match statement, Howe named two Chelsea players who gave the Magpies the biggest problems in their 2-1 defeat yesterday.

Newcastle went down against Chelsea in a game that was actually pretty close but was won by the Blues, who were th better side.

Speaking after the game, Howe via Hayters TV revealed Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson gave his side a tough time.

According to However, Palmer has the ability to wriggle out of tight end situations and was given too much space during the game.

The Magpies manager added that Jackson as well gave them problems.

“Both Jackson and Palmer were superb in this game, and Jackson collecting the ball deep with his back to goal and then turning at pace,” he said.

The duo of Jackson and Palmer scored a goal for the Blues as they won all three points against Newcastle United.

Chelsea’s recent win against the Magpies leave them at the 5th spot on the Premier League table.

Meanwhile, the Blues will play Newcastle United again this week in the EFL tournament.