Chelsea beat Newcastle to boost hopes of late charge for Europe

Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk scores their third goal during the Premier League match against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on 11 March 2024. (Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea eased the scrutiny on manager Mauricio Pochettino as a 3-2 win over Newcastle on Monday propelled the Blues back into contention for European football next season.

Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer and Mykhailo Mudryk were on target for the home side at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea remain in 11th but close to within four points of West Ham in seventh, which should at least secure a place in the Europa Conference League.

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