Chelsea thump Preston with quickfire goals in FA cup clash

Chelsea thump Preston with quickfire goals in FA cup clash

Chelsea thump Preston with quickfire goals in FA cup clash

Chelsea started their 2024 with quickfire 4-0 thriller against Championship side Preston in the FA cup on Saturday night. Mauricio Pochettino’s men had a rough start in the encounter, missing clear chances in the first half that could have given them an early lead. Young talent Cole Palmer missed at point blank against Preston goalkeeper, after a well dished up-through by Enzo Fernandez. Entering the second half, the Blues were more clinical, converting most of the chances created, although Armando Broja missed a crucial one-on-one.

Chelsea thump Preston with quickfire goals in FA cup clash

Chelsea win Preston 4-0 at Stamford Bridge – Getty image The deadlock was eventually broken when Malo Gusto delivered a cross into the box, finding the head of Broja who stylishly sent it home, giving the host the lead just before the hour mark. Thiago Silva and Raheem Sterling followed in quick succession, with Silva scoring a header from Palmer’s corner kick, and Sterling, a well delivered freekick into the top left corner of the visitor’s goal post. The party was completed by Fernandez, who redeemed himself by a simple tap-in, after a first-half gasp.

Newcastle stun Chelsea with quickfire goals in 4-1 win

Newcastle stun Chelsea with quickfire goals in 4-1 win

Newcastle delivered a sensational performance, securing a 4-1 win over Chelsea in a Premier League clash on Saturday. After returning from injury, Alexander Isak, opened the scoring for the Magpies, only to be met with an outstanding free-kick from Raheem Sterling, leveling the score at half time. Newcastle stun Chelsea with quickfire goals in 4-1 winNewcastle stun Chelsea with quickfire goals in 4-1 winNewcastle beat Chelsea scoring two in 90 seconds – Getty image The turning point in the game came when Newcastle rattled the net twice in just 90 seconds, courtesy of goals from Jamaal Lascelles and Joelinton. To compound Chelsea’s woes, captain Reece James received his marching orders with a red card, having taken two yellow cards during the intense clash.