Chelsea's early season frustrations continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.
Under new manager Enzo Maresca, the Blues have managed just one win in their first three Premier League games, raising concerns about their form despite an extensive and expensive summer rebuild.
Chelsea took the lead in the 25th minute when Nicolas Jackson finished a well-constructed move initiated by Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer. However, Palace struck back early in the second half through a spectacular curling effort from Eberechi Eze, who beat Chelsea's goalkeeper Robert Sanchez from 20 yards.
The match was marked by controversy as Maresca was left fuming after Palace midfielder Will Hughes escaped a second yellow card for a foul on Palmer. Despite creating chances, including a late miss by Jackson, Chelsea failed to secure a win, leaving them with just four points from their opening three games.
Newcastle, meanwhile, claimed a 2-1 victory over Tottenham at St James' Park. The Magpies took the lead through a stunning volley by Harvey Barnes in the 37th minute. Tottenham equalized in the second half after a Dan Burn own goal, but Newcastle regained the lead with Alexander Isak's tap-in after a brilliant setup by Jacob Murphy. This victory leaves Newcastle unbeaten in three games, while Tottenham suffered their first defeat of the season.
Attention now turns to Sunday's highly anticipated Premier League clash between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford. Liverpool, under new manager Arne Slot, have started the season strongly with two wins, while United, led by Erik ten Hag, are under pressure following a disappointing 2-1 loss to Brighton last weekend.
