Chelsea rally late to hold Newcastle in dramatic EPL stalemate
Story by Tawheed Yakub
Chelsea came from two goals down to secure a dramatic 2–2 draw against Newcastle United in an entertaining English Premier League clash.
Newcastle dominated the early stages of the encounter, taking a commanding 2–0 lead after capitalising on defensive lapses by the visitors. The home side looked set for a comfortable victory as they controlled possession and created several scoring chances.
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However, Chelsea mounted a strong second-half response, showing resilience and urgency. Their pressure eventually paid off as they pulled one goal back before grabbing a late equaliser to stun the home crowd and salvage a point.
The result leaves both teams with mixed feelings, as Newcastle will rue surrendering a two-goal advantage, while Chelsea will take confidence from their fighting spirit and late comeback.
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Both sides now turn their attention to their next league fixtures as the EPL title race and top-four battle continue to intensify.
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