US Edition"Has cost us UCL football", "Let EVERY Chelsea fan in the world down" - Fans slam Chelsea star after 2-0 loss to Newcastle
- Chelsea lost 2-0 to Newcastle at St James' Park on May 11, 2025, in a crucial Premier League match affecting Champions League qualification.
- The defeat followed Nicolas Jackson's red card in the 33rd minute after VAR upgraded an initial yellow for striking Sven Botman with an elbow to serious foul play.
- Chelsea trailed early through Sandro Tonali before Jackson’s dismissal left them with ten players, and Bruno Guimaraes sealed Newcastle’s win with a late second goal.
- Jackson, a 23-year-old striker signed for £32 million in June 2023, faces a three-match suspension, forcing Chelsea to miss him in their last two league games critical for a top-five finish.
- Jackson’s red card has significantly weakened Chelsea’s chances of UEFA Champions League qualification, with fans and analysts debating its impact amidst the club's broader challenges.
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Isak goalless – but on his way to the Champions League
Sharp elbows are sometimes needed to get through the tough environment of professional football. But it's important to use them correctly. Nicolas Jackson's right to the face of Sven Botman was not one of those - and he also put his Chelsea in a sticky situation in the fight for the Champions League places.
Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson sent off for moment of madness in Newcastle clash
NICOLAS JACKSON was sent off for dangerously elbowing Newcastle star Sven Botman during the race for Champions League qualification clash. The Chelsea striker appeared to look at Botman before leading in with his right forearm while jumping up in the air. Nicolas Jackson was sent off for going in with his elbow on Botman Jackson looked at Botman before leading in with his forearm and catching the Newcastle star in the face Botman was left holdin…
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