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Reaction
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Moussa Sissoko wants more from Newcastle United
Moussa Sissoko wants more from Newcastle United and wants to finish as high in the Premier League as they can.Feb 3, 19:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F52%2Frafael-benitez-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012")
Rafael Benitez: "I will do well"
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez insists that he "will do well" as interim manager and remains confident that his side will finish in the top three of the Premier League.Feb 2, 20:14
Alan Pardew: 'Moussa Sissoko performance said it all'
Alan Pardew is pleased to let Moussa Sissoko's football do the talking for him.Feb 2, 19:21
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Rafael Benitez: 'Fabricio Coloccini should've been sent off'
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez claims that Fabricio Coloccini should have been sent off for a tackle on Demba Ba.Feb 2, 18:41
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole casts its eye over a dramatic match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park.
Match Report
Moussa Sissoko scores a 90th-minute winner as Newcastle United come from 2-1 down to beat Chelsea 3-2 at St James' Park this afternoon.
Live Commentary
Read how Demba Ba's return to Newcastle with Chelsea couldn't have gone much worse.
HT Report
Jonas Gutierrez scores the only goal of the first half as Newcastle lead Chelsea 1-0 at the break.
Team News
Chelsea recall Demba Ba and captain John Terry to the starting lineup to face Newcastle, who name an unchanged lineup.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Chelsea.
Build-up
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Alan Pardew: 'Agents' behaviour should be addressed by FA'
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew feels that the behaviour of agents should be addressed by the Football Association. Feb 2, 14:40
Alan Pardew: 'Pressure on Chelsea'
Alan Pardew believes that Chelsea will be "edgy" ahead of today's encounter at St James' Park having failed to close out games recently.Feb 2, 05:04
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Demba Ba unfazed by Newcastle United return
Chelsea striker insists that he is just concentrating on getting three points on his return to Newcastle United.Feb 2, 00:19
Rafael Benitez expects Demba Ba to perform against Newcastle United
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez believes that striker Demba Ba will be unfazed by returning to former club Newcastle United tomorrow.Feb 1, 17:57
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'Demba Ba focused for Newcastle United match'
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta insists that striker Demba Ba will be focused on his return to his former club Newcastle United on Saturday.Feb 1, 08:38
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