Eddie Howe reacts to Newcastle United's Chelsea win

Newcastle United win on the road - and keep a clean sheet - in the Premier League at Chelsea.

A win. And a clean sheet. Against a top six side. What a week for Newcastle United.

Joelinton of Newcastle United celebrates following the team's victory in the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on March 14, 2026 in London, England. | Getty Images

placeholder image — Joelinton of Newcastle United celebrates following the team's victory in the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on March 14, 2026 in London, England. | Getty Images

While it was pain in midweek after 94 minutes of brilliance v Barcelona, they got the job done at Chelsea this evening with returning Anthony Gordon the hero.

It was a top class defensive display from one to 11 at Stamford Bridge - and here’s what Eddie Howe had to say about it.

Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates Lewis Hall and Jacob Ramsey during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on March 14, 2026 in London, England. | Getty Images

Eddie Howe reacts to NUFC win v Chelsea

“Yeah, as I said on Friday, I wasn't aware the record was that bad here for us, so it's nice to end that and get the win on so many levels today,” Howe said. “That was such an important victory with what we have coming up ahead this week with the two massive games.

“It's great to go into those games with the good feeling that we have. And I thought the mentality, the effort today was very, very good. You mentioned the mentality and effort.

“Yeah, it gives us huge belief. I think we needed to win today to give us any chance of winning in Barcelona and progressing through the Champions League. It's such a difficult game, but you need that confidence that winning gives you.

“That's back-to-back wins in the Premier League now, which is so important. We'll be in a better place for today and now all eyes are on Barcelona.”

On the improved away form, Howe said: “I think, of course, we've analysed our away form almost as much as you have, I think. I'd probably say our athleticism's returned.

“I think we've had really, really good physical returns on the road recently, and I think that's helped our results. I think that's always been the hallmark of what we've done over the years.

“We try to really compete athletically. I think you have to away from home, and today I thought our quick players really sprinted and gave them problems, so I'd say that's probably been the biggest difference.”