Summary

  • Chelsea fight back from 2-0 down to draw

  • They are eight points behind leaders Man Utd

  • Newcastle remain second-bottom

  1. Postpublished at 20:07 British Summer Time 26 September 2015

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    So there you have it. Chelsea's struggles at Newcastle continue as the Magpies pull off a surprise draw on a day when 35 goals have flown in during eight Premier League matches.

    You can get more reaction and analysis during Match of the Day Social, which will start on the BBC Sport website at 22:15 BST, while Match of the Day will start on BBC One at 22:30.

  2. Postpublished at 20:00

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    So where does this result leave Chelsea? Well, the reigning champions are 15th in defence of their title and eight points off leaders Manchester United. Who would have expected that?

  3. 'That's the benchmark'published at 19:56

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    Newcastle boss Steve McClaren on Sky Sports: "We were so close to a great win.

    "We looked a team today. That was more like it.

    "You need a target man to play off and Aleksandar Mitrovic was a constant thorn in Chelsea's back four.

    "That's the benchmark now. That's the standard, that's what you need to give the crowd. Inch by inch that belief will grow."

    Steve McClarenImage source, Reuters
  4. Shearer guttedpublished at 19:54 British Summer Time 26 September 2015

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    BBC football pundit and former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer was disappointed the Magpies could not hold on for the win but impressed by the performance of Steve McClaren's side...

  5. 'Against the odds'published at 19:47

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    Newcastle manager Steve McClarenImage source, Reuters

    Newcastle manager Steve McClaren on MOTD: "A good result and a great performance, that's what we wanted. It's been a tough week and there was lots of pressure on the players today.

    "That was more like it. We expect and demand a performance like that and they got the crowd behind them.

    "You could see a determination in the players. Against the odds we grew into the game. The players showed real courage.

    "Aleksandar Mitrovic has been missed and he can be a talisman for us. He is annoyed he hadn't scored but he can make a real difference for us."

  6. Work ethicpublished at 19:46

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    Newcastle striker Ayoze PerezImage source, PA

    Newcastle took plenty of stick before this game but no-one could question their effort today. As a team they covered 115.61 kilometres compared to Chelsea's 113.22km.

    Magpies striker Ayoze Perez covered the most ground for the home side by running 11.82km, while Blues midfielder Cesc Fabregas was the player who covered the most distance with 12km.

  7. Get Involvedpublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 26 September 2015

    Text on 81111

    Great point for Chelsea - how important could that be at the end of the season. Could just save them from relegation.

    Alan, Devon

  8. Postpublished at 19:42

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho speaking to Match of the Day: "We were so poor, so bad in the first half. It is possible to win the game with a good period but when yo don't play for 45 minutes it's very difficult.

    "I told the players at half time that I have no time to ask them why they were so bad. I want to try to understand because I don't accept it. 

    "I am not a magician. I tried my best for the team. At half-time I said I was sorry I only had three subs as I wanted to change six.

    "You cannot say that I react negatively, I complain, I am a critic. I laugh about it."

    Jose MourinhoImage source, PA
  9. Can we play you every week?published at 19:40

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    Newcastle United have won three and drawn one of their last four Premier League home games against Chelsea.

  10. "We were minus one out of 10'published at 19:37

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho on Sky Sports: "It is a point. That's what we got. Better than to lose but I'm never happy when I don't win matches.

    "In the first half from 0-10, we were -1. Minus one. It was that bad. In the second half we played very well. Ramires and Willian moved the game, they brought more intensity, were much more dynamic. Newcastle could not cope with it.

    "The referee stops the game too much, but we knew that. We know what he is like. 

    "I have to try to understand why they can play so bad in one half and so well in the other. We were bad in every aspect of the game. Poor individual performances and it was impossible to be a competitive team.

    "We missed Costa, of course."

    Jose MOurinhoImage source, pa
  11. Postpublished at 19:35

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    Chelsea dominated possession and had more play in the opposition area but the game ends level...

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  12. Get Involvedpublished at 19:34 British Summer Time 26 September 2015

    #bbcfootball

    FK: Well, I guess Jose Mourinho is a specialist in failure at St James' Park. He's failed to win in six attempts.

    Nico Lennon: Would have bitten arm off if you offered me draw pre-match but gutted we couldn't hold out for win. MOTM: Mbabu by a mile

  13. 'We must play all season like that'published at 19:32

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic: "A difficult day. We know how hard it is in this kind of game. We always have bad results here. We did not start well but we reacted and dominated. We have a couple of chances to win it but in the end we have to play all of our season like we did at the second half.

    "Everyone around the world knows how difficult the Premier League is. Every team is difficult to play and we expect lots of exciting games. It is getting harder and harder."

    ChelseaImage source, Getty Images
  14. Goals galorepublished at 19:30

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    The four goals in this game meant that 35 were scored in total in the Premier League today – the last time there was more was on 19th May 2013 (36).

  15. Postpublished at 19:28

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    Newcastle are still without a league win this season but that was an impressive performance against Chelsea which not only belied their position of second-from-bottom in the Premier League but will have their fans wondering - why couldn't you perform like that earlier in the season?

    It had all the things they have been missing for much of the campaign - hard work, passion and goals.

  16. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:25

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    The stats said this would be a difficult game for Chelsea but I'm not sure how many people thought that would be the case judging by Newcastle's lack of form. But the Magpies hold on for a point and Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is still searching for his first win at St James' Park.

  17. Postpublished at 95 mins:

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    Newcastle clear a long throw into their area and, in his desperation to get the ball back, Pedro fouls Kevin Mbabu and picks up a yellow card.

  18. Postpublished at 94 mins:

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    Newcastle get a corner but play it short as they try to hold on for a point. The home side quickly get another corner and it's the same story.

    ManagersImage source, PA
  19. Postpublished at 92 mins

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    Newcastle substitute Siem de Jong is down after a coming together with Ramires.  

  20. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

    There are going to be four minutes of added time.