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Premier League | Gameweek 3
Aug 26, 2018 at 4pm UK
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Jamie Carragher questions Rafael Benitez's pragmatic approach
Jamie Carragher wonders whether Rafael Benitez's pragmatic approach is harming his reputation as a manager.
Aug 27, 21:55
Salomon Rondon backs Newcastle United tactics against Chelsea
Newcastle United striker Salomon Rondon backs his side's defensive tactics against Chelsea on Sunday, despite their 2-1 loss at St James' Park.
Aug 27, 14:14
Maurizio Sarri hails Chelsea character in Newcastle United win
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes that his side showed character to beat Newcastle United at St James' Park, but insists it is too early to look at the table.
Aug 27, 11:57
Rafael Benitez denies bust-up with Jonjo Shelvey, Jamaal Lascelles
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez denies reports that Jonjo Shelvey and captain Jamaal Lascelles missed the defeat to Chelsea due to a training-ground bust-up.
Aug 26, 22:14
Rafael Benitez unhappy with "soft" refereeing decisions
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez claims that his side were on the wrong end of two "soft" refereeing decisions during their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.
Aug 26, 20:14
Maurizio Sarri: 'Chelsea match against Newcastle United very difficult'
Maurizio Sarri admits that his Chelsea side had a "very difficult" time playing their game and breaking down the opposition in Sunday's 2-1 win at Newcastle United.
Aug 26, 19:03
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez defends conservative tactics in Chelsea loss
Rafael Benitez explains his defensive tactics following Newcastle United's narrow 2-1 Premier League defeat at the hands of Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
Aug 26, 18:44
Eden Hazard: 'Chelsea never give up'
Eden Hazard admits that he and his Chelsea teammates were left feeling tired by their late 2-1 win at Newcastle United but insists that the Blues "never give up".
Aug 26, 18:31
The Match
Match Report
Chelsea register a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United in Sunday's Premier League fixture at St James' Park to record their third successive win in the top flight.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as an own goal from DeAndre Yedlin helps Chelsea register a 2-1 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Team News
Eden Hazard will make his first Premier League start of the season as Chelsea make two changes to their side for this afternoon's meeting with Newcastle United.
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Build-up
Rafael Benitez praises Maurizio Sarri
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez talks up the managerial ability of Chelsea counterpart Maurizio Sarri ahead of the Premier League clash between the two sides.
Aug 25, 22:46
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez expects Maurizio Sarri impact at Chelsea
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez says that he expects Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri to have a positive impact at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 24, 18:23
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: 'Rafael Benitez gave me headstart at Napoli'
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri praises Newcastle United counterpart Rafael Benitez for the job that he did at Napoli before his arrival in Naples.
Aug 24, 16:55
Maurizio Sarri hints at first Eden Hazard start of season
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri hints that Eden Hazard could make his first start of the season when his side take on Newcastle United at St James' Park.
Aug 24, 14:58
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
| 2 | Manchester CityMan City | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 14 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 12 |
| 6 | Fulham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 7 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 11 |
| 8 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 9 |
| 9 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| 10 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| 11 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 12 | Brentford | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 7 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 5 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 5 |
| 15 | Everton | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 4 |
| 16 | Leicester CityLeicester | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 3 |
| 17 | Crystal Palace | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 3 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 3 |
| 19 | Southampton | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 1 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 1 |
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