‘Disappointed’ - Newcastle United co-owner provides 18-word verdict on Chelsea defeat

Newcastle United co-owner Jamie Reuben admits he was “disappointed” with the 3-2 defeat against Chelsea. 

Eddie Howe’s side fell behind in the sixth minute when Nicolas Jackson flicked Cole Palmer’s initially effort past Martin Dubravka.

United equalised as half-time neared when Alexander Isak found the net with a curling finish. However, the Blues restored their advantage just before the hour-mark through Palmer’s drilled shot.

Substitute Mykhailo Mudryk made it 3-1 after breezing into the penalty area. Jacob Murphy, who replaced the injured Anthony Gordon in the first-half, pulled one back for United via a stunning strike but Chelsea held out.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men moved one point behind Newcastle in 10th with a game in-hand as the race for European qualification, which also includes Manchester United, West Ham, Brighton and Hove Albion and Wolves, hots up. 

And proving his verdict on X, formerly known as Twitter, Reuben said: “Disappointed about the result but our supporters were tremendous once again @NUFC. Thank you and safe trip home”. 

Newcastle are back on the road this Saturday when they take on Manchester City for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals. Around 8,000 Geordies will be in attendance at the Etihad Stadium, a ground the club hasn’t won for 10 years.