Chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes were dented after a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League.

Chelsea have lost to Newcastle United at the St. James' Park as the Blues now risk missing out on a UEFA Champions League slot for the coming season.

Newcastle and Chelsea are fourth and fifth in the Premier League, level on 63 points with three games to go. Sandro Tonali gave the hosts a second-minute lead.

On the other side, Chelsea has been picking up steam. With a 3-1 win over Liverpool last weekend, the Blues have gone unbeaten in six straight league matches, having won three contests in a row. In the tight race that both clubs are in, three points is almost a necessity to ensure they stay in the top five.

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Primarily because two direct rivals are facing off at St. James' Park, with Newcastle taking on a Chelsea team that downed champions Liverpool last weekend. The Blues, as a result, are level on points with their upcoming opponents, who dropped points at Brighton last time out.