Half-Time Report: Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle United

Papiss Cisse's strike has give Newcastle United a 1-0 half-time lead over fellow Champions League hopefuls Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues started dominantly as Fernando Torres blasted his shot over Tim Krul's crossbar within the first minute of a rain-sodden evening at Stamford Bridge.

Newcastle's first opening came from Cheick Tiote after the midfielder's low effort was palmed away by the sprawling Petr Cech.

The hosts continued to push, but it was the Magpies that made the breakthrough on 19 minutes when Cisse lashed in a spectacular left-footed strike.

Alan Pardew's side were then happy to let their opponents attack, only for Chelsea to prove toothless up front.

There was time for one last chance before the half-time whistle, but Florent Malouda could only head wide from a Torres cross.