Werner ends EPL goal drought as Chelsea beats Newcastle 2-0

By: The Associated Press Posted: 4:30 PM CST Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 Last Modified: 4:32 PM CST Monday, Feb. 15, 2021

LONDON - Timo Werner’s first goal in 15 Premier League games helped send Chelsea back into the top four with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle on Monday.

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LONDON - Timo Werner’s first goal in 15 Premier League games helped send Chelsea back into the top four with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle on Monday.

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LONDON – Timo Werner’s first goal in 15 Premier League games helped send Chelsea back into the top four with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle on Monday.

Werner’s first league goal since Nov. 7 — after Olivier Giroud’s opener — meant the striker’s topflight goal drought lasted exactly 1,000 minutes.

New Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel had insisted only a goal could restore Werner’s confidence and now the west London club will hope the summer signing can rediscover his top form.

Chelsea's Timo Werner celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, England, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (Adrian Dennis/Pool via AP)

The former Leipzig player also helped set up Giroud’s goal in an encouraging all-round showing.

Newcastle couldn’t replicate its performances from recent wins over Everton and Southampton and is just one place and seven points above the relegation zone.

Tuchel handed Kepa Arrizabalaga his first league start since October, having insisted the goalkeeper has a “new start” under him at Stamford Bridge. However, Kepa was hardly tested by Newcastle.

Tuchel, who has now overseen four straight league wins, also picked Tammy Abraham to start up front instead of Giroud but the striker had to limp off with an ankle problem after just 20 minutes.