Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes fired Newcastle a step closer to Champions League qualification as 10-man Chelsea's hopes were dealt a significant blow on Tyneside. Tonali's second-minute strike and Bruno's deflected effort at the death secured a 2-0 victory at St James' Park on a day when the visitors had to cope with a numerical disadvantage for 55 minutes after striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off for elbowing Sven Botman.

With five teams qualifying for Champions League play in the Premier League due to their performance in European competition, things have gotten tight with the top seven all in the mix for a place. The first two places of Liverpool and Arsenal seem just about set,

Eddie Howe's side secure a critical win in pursuit of a top-five finish as the visitors are left considering life without their best No 9