Heading into November's international break with a shock 2-0 loss away at bottom-three contenders Bournemouth, Newcastle were certainly seeking a welcomed response on Saturday afternoon. While Newcastle might face a real uphill battle in their bid to punch a Champions League knockout stage ticket this season, the Magpies made quite the statement here.
Putting in what was a nightmare second-half performance, the former Premier League champions were put to the sword as Jamaal Lascelles, Joelinton and Anthony Gordon ran rampant in the north east.
Nevertheless, while Newcastle deserved all of Saturday's plaudits, Chelsea face another monumental backlash following a woeful performance outside of SW6. With matters not helped in the second-half as skipper Reece James was shown a pair of bookings, Pochettino still has a major job on his hands at St. James' Park.
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