Chelsea return to winning ways, beat Sheffield United 2-0

Chelsea returned to winning ways at Stamford Bridge against bottom club Sheffield United, winning 2-0.

Cole Palmer smashed Raheem Sterling’s low cross into the net in the 54th minute and he turned provider just after the hour mark as Nicolas Jackson slotted home.

It was just their third Premier League home win in a tough season for the injury-ravaged team.

As a result, Chelsea have moved up to 11th place in the table, while despite a spirited display, Chris Wilder’s side remain last.

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Chelsea made five changes to the side that lost 2-0 at Everton last Sunday, with goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic coming in for his debut for the club in place of Robert Sanchez, who has a knee problem.

Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino also handed starts to the likes of Thiago Silva, Levi Colwill, Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson.

And in a major boost for the Blues, Christopher Nkunku was named as a sub for the first time since injuring his in preseason following his summer switch from RB Leipzig.

However, both Reece James and Marc Cucurella missed out through injury.

As for the visitors, Chris Wilder made two alterations to the team that beat Brentford 1-0 at home last Saturday, with striker Oli McBurnie – back from suspension – and defender Max Lowe both recalled to the starting XI in place of William Osula and Jack Robinson.

Newcastle claimed all three points at their St James’ Park stronghold after two consecutive league defeats.

Teenager Lewis Miley found the bottom corner in the 57th minute, Miguel Almiron made it 2-0 and Dan Burn scrambled home late in the game to put the result beyond doubt.