Haigh leads the way as Chelsea cruise past Newcastle
Chelsea produced another commanding performance at Drogba Arena, sweeping aside Newcastle United 4–0 to edge closer to another Premier Division title. Joseph Haigh was the creative spark once again, registering a goal, an assist, and a perfect 10.0 match rating as Calin Dimario’s side dominated from start to finish.
Clinical Chelsea dismantle Newcastle
Netanel Sahar opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a rifled drive into the bottom corner, before Júnior doubled the lead moments later after a slick passing move carved open the Newcastle defence. Joseph Haigh made it 3–0 shortly after the break with a deflected low strike that wrong-footed the goalkeeper, and Sahar wrapped up the win with a coolly taken penalty in the 76th minute after VAR confirmed the foul.
Chelsea’s dominance was total: 33 shots to Newcastle’s 1, an expected goals (xG) tally of 5.35 to 0.24, and 71% possession. The performance was a masterclass in control, tempo, and relentless attacking pressure.
Haigh at his creative best
Joseph Haigh was once again at the heart of everything Chelsea did going forward, completing 6 shots on target, 6 key passes, and contributing both a goal and assist. The 27-year-old winger has now tallied 26 goals in 37 appearances this season, cementing his status as one of Europe’s most complete wide players.
“Haigh’s consistency is unbelievable,” said manager Calin Dimario. “He never stops creating, never stops running — he’s setting the standard for everyone around him.”
Blues unstoppable at home
The win maintains Chelsea’s unbeaten home record this season and pushes them ever closer to sealing the Premier Division crown. Dimario’s men are playing with freedom and precision, showing no signs of slowing down as they continue to fight on multiple fronts domestically and in Europe.
Final Score: Chelsea 4–0 Newcastle United
Goals: Sahar (32’, 76’ pen), Júnior (36’), Haigh (64’)
Player of the Match: Joseph Haigh (Chelsea) — 1 goal, 1 assist, 6 key passes, 10.0 rating
Category: Match Report, Premier League