Despite being ravaged by a litany of injuries, Howe's team summoned up frankly awe-inducing reserves of energy to ultimately steamroller a hitherto supposedly renascent Chelsea into submission.
Given that 11 senior players are currently in the treatment room it rather begs the question is this simply sheer bad luck, the unaccustomed strain of juggling Champions League and domestic commitments or a sign that Newcastle's ultra high-intensity style is provoking systemic burnout?
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