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Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of the Premier League clash between Newcastle and Chelsea. The Magpies are aiming to pick up a first league succes of the campaign against a Blues side who have won their first two PL matches under Maurizio Sarri. Kick off 16:00 BST.

Premier League / Matchday 3
St James' Park / 26.08.2018
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Tom Adams

Updated 26/08/2018 at 16:52 GMT


33'
Free kick to Newcastle on the left after Yedlin was caught late by Alonso.
32'
Diame thunders a speculative 30-yard drive towards goal, but it's easily blocked.
31'
30'
Hazard looking to hurt Newcastle in the right way in response as he jinks towards the edge of the box before firing wide under pressure.
29'
Hazard caught again, this time by Schar. He doesn't look like too happy out there right now.
28'
A left-wing corner is floated to the edge of the Newcastle area towards Rudiger. It's a nice idea as he's in plenty of space, but his lopping header is food and drink for Dubravka.
27'
On cue, Rondon gets on the ball and pushes forward. He sees Yedlin busting a gut to overlap on the right, and the full back gets there but sees his low cross diverted to safety.
26'
We've seen very little of Newcastle as an attacking force. Rondon has barely been involved in the match at all.
24'
Chelsea patiently probe until it's fed into Hazard. The Belgian wastes little time turning and curving a 20-yard shot just wide of the far post.
23'
DID YOU KNOW? Maurizio Sarri is hoping to join Antonio Conte, Carlo Ancelotti, Guus Hiddink and Jose Mourinho by becoming the fifth Chelsea boss to win his opening three league matches. Indeed, the Blues have the PL record for notching three straight wins to kick off a season and are hoping to extend it to eight occasions today.
22'
Hazard hobbles off, but is soon back on the pitch and looking to run off the knock.
21'
Some concern for Hazard. He's down again, this time as a result of Diame's strong challenge.
20'
A good spell of Chelsea possession comes to nothing as Hazard's inventive flick is swallowed up by a number of Newcastle bodies guarding that 18-yard line.
18'
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16'
Hazard's left-wing corner is not dealt with by the Newcastle defence, It bounces around before finally falling for Rudiger, who lashes a wild effort wide of target.
15'
Hazard exchanges a one-two with Pedro, but sees his low cutback from the right byline well blocked by Paul Dummett.
14'
Azpilicueta arrows a low cross into the middle, but Dubravka is there to drop on it and get his first touch of the contest.
13'
12'
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11'
Chelsea with plenty of the ball, but Newcastle have worked hard and looked bright. The Magpies are operating with a 5-4-1 system to try and deny the visitors room to play.
9'
DID YOU KNOW? Chelsea have lost 11 PL matches at Newcastle. It's one of their bogey grounds having only been beaten more at Arsenal (12) and Liverpool (13).