By Daily Sports on October 30, 2021

Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to three points as Reece James scored twice in a 3-0 win at Newcastle as Liverpool and Manchester City stumbled at home in the title race on Saturday.

Liverpool blew at 2-0 lead at Anfield as Brighton battled back to earn a deserved 2-2 draw.

City are now five points off the top after Pep Guardiola’s 10 men were beaten 2-0 by Crystal Palace at the Etihad.

Newcastle are hoping to follow in the footsteps of Chelsea and City’s success following huge investment from foreign owners.

However, the Saudi-owned Magpies have a battle just to remain in the top flight as they remain rooted in the bottom three without a league win this season.

Chelsea were without the injured Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner and Mason Mount, but the European champions still had far too much class at St James’ Park.

James produced two stunning finishes from right wing-back before Jorginho’s penalty rounded off the scoring.

PHOTO: Chelsea’s English defender Reece James (C) celebrates with teammates after he scores his team’s second goal during the English Premier League football match against Newcastle United at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on October 30, 2021. Lindsey Parnaby / AFP

Source Daily Sports

Posted October 30, 2021

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