Newcastle’s English midfielder Joe Willock (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Southampton at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on February 6, 2021. (Photo by Owen Humphreys / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by OWEN HUMPHREYS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
By Biodun Busari
Newcastle finished third on the Premier League table as they beat Chelsea 1-0 at St James Park on Saturday.
Both teams finished as stalemates in the first half with the hosts having the most possession of the ball at 57%.
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The hosts continued the domination as the second half resumed and Joseph Willock’s fine finish in the 67th minute increased their points to 30.
While Newcastle have not lost since August, Graham Potter’s defeat to the Magpies was the third in a row as they lost 1-4 and 1-0 to Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal respectively.
This is the first time Newcastle will finish top four at Christmas in the past twenty-one years as Premier League takes a break to the World Cup in Qatar.
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