"I think our defensive mentality was key. We were really good off the ball, in every respect. We rode our luck at times in the second half, but with the amount of times we've been hurt this season, I thought we deserved it. It's our first clean sheet in a long time. It's been a difficult spell for us. We've defended really well at times. We know it's in there, it's just about bringing it all together."
"It was an excellent goal, and we were very much in the game. It was a great pass from Tino [Livramento] to slip in Joe Willock and very unselfish from Joe to pick out Anthony [Gordon]. We have two huge games to finish off this week - mouth-watering for us. We can go [to Barcelona] in good spirits after [this win]."
Newcastle United earned a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Anthony Gordon scoring in the 18th minute. This marked Newcastle's second consecutive league win following their triumph over Manchester United. Despite Chelsea creating 22 shots—their most without scoring at home since April 2023—only three found the target. Manager Eddie Howe credited Newcastle's defensive mentality and off-the-ball work as crucial to the victory. Newcastle achieved their first clean sheet in an extended period, demonstrating defensive solidity despite facing sustained pressure. The win provides momentum ahead of Newcastle's Champions League last-16 second leg against Barcelona and the Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland.
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