Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the FA Cup fourth round clash between Chelsea and Newcastle at Stamford Bridge. The Blues were dumped out of the League Cup in midweek and will be determined to bounce back in winning ways. Can they overcome fellow Premier League side Newcastle to seal their place in the last 16 of the competition? Team news to follow, kick-off is 13:30GMT.

The Emirates FA Cup / 4th Round

Stamford Bridge / 28.01.2018

Chelsea

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Newcastle United

M. Batshuayi(32', 45')
M. Alonso(72')

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ByTom Adams

Updated 28/01/2018 at 15:25 GMT

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Chelsea progress to the fifth round with little trouble. They haven't been at their best, but they are in the hat for the last 16.

Batshuayi's brace and Alonso's wonderful free-kick is the difference between the sides.

90'+2

Joselu slowly gets back to his feet, as does Rudiger. Good to see.

90'+1

Batshuayi has his back to goal but is allowed to turn, shrugging off a couple of challenges before unloading, but again Darlow makes the save.

Now Rudiger and Joselu are down and need treatment.

90'

There haven't been too many stoppages in the second period so there will only be two minutes added on.

88'

Batshuayi is denied his hat-trick by Darlow who makes a clever stop at his near post.

86'

84'

The second period has almost been like a training session for Chelsea. Believe it or not, Newcastle were the better side in the opening half hour, before Batshuayi's sucker-punch.

Benitez's side lack that bit of quality but now their intentions must turn to an important Premier League match with Burnley in midweek.

82'

Christian Atsu, a £6m signing from Chelsea, comes on for Newcastle against his former club. He replaces Hayden.

C. Atsu

Newcastle United

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I. Hayden

Newcastle United

81'

Callum Hudson-Odoi comes on for Chelsea, with Pedro, who has enjoyed a fine game, coming off.

C. Hudson-Odoi

Chelsea

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Pedro

Chelsea

80'

Down at the other end and Zappacosta tries to get in on the act as he rifles a shot at goal but it's straight down the middle and Darlow tips it over the bar without too much fuss.

78'

Murphy's first contribution is a tame shot at goal which Caballero saves easily.

77'

Kante is replaced by Ethan Ampadu for Chelsea.

Ampadu is only 17 and makes just his fifth Chelsea appearance.

E. Ampadu

Chelsea

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N. Kanté

Chelsea

76'

Newcastle make their second sub of the game, with Jacob Murphy replacing Manquillo.

J. Murphy

Newcastle United

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J. Manquillo

Newcastle United

75'

No signs that Newcastle have any intention of producing a comeback. Chelsea are in cruise control.

72'

And now Ross Barkley comes on for his home debut, with the Englishman replacing Hazard in midfield.

71'

GOAL! Chelsea 3-0 Newcastle (Alonso, 71)

A remarkable free-kick from Alonso wraps the game up for Chelsea. Wonderful technique from the wing-back as he curls the ball over the wall, beyond Darlow and into the top corner of the net. A great left-footed effort from the edge of the box.

Goal

M. Alonso

Chelsea

70'

A dangerous cross delivered by Ritchie fails to find a team mate.

69'

Hazard has two Newcastle defenders to contend with but still he manages to find an inch of space and wins a corner. The resulting set-piece comes to little, though.

68'

Chelsea have a number of key matches coming up, including a two-legged affair with Barcelona, so I am surprised they haven't yet made a change in personnel.

67'

Hayden, probably Newcastle's best player on the day, skips away into space in midfield but his through-pass to Ritchie is overcooked.

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