Soccer-Jackson and Palmer score as Chelsea beat Newcastle


Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Newcastle United - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 27, 2024 Chelsea's Noni Madueke and Pedro Neto celebrate after Cole Palmer scores their second goal REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

LONDON (Reuters) -Goals by Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer earned Chelsea a 2-1 home win over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday in the latest sign of progress for the Blues under coach Enzo Maresca.

Jackson rounded off a sweeping counter-attack to give Chelsea the lead with his sixth goal of the season in the 18th minute, converting a perfect cross by Pedro Neto who had been set free down the left wing by a pinpoint pass from Palmer.

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