Elsewhere in the Premier League, Leeds continued their recent strong form by gunning down an off-colour Crystal Palace. Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored twice in the home side’s 4-1 win at Elland Road. Wolves continue to look doomed after their latest defeat, Keane Lewis-Potter scored twice at Molineux as Brentford ran out 2-0 winners. Armando Broja scored a last-minute equaliser to end Burnley’s seven-game losing run and leave Bournemouth winless in eight as they played out a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium. At the American Express Stadium, goalmouth action was at a premium as Brighton and Sunderland drew 0-0.
It seems a very long time ago but Newcastle and Chelsea played out a humdinger of a 2-2 draw at St James’ Park in the day’s early kick-off. Eddie Howe’s side led 2-0 at the break thanks to a Nick Woltemade double but the visitors fought back with goals from Reece James and João Pedro.
Newcastle have now dropped 13 points from winning positions this season, but their manager blamed the match officials rather than lax defending for this latest setback. However, it was a controversial incident in the second half that saw Howe accuse Andy Madley of failing to award Newcastle a “stonewall” penalty.
