"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 United at St James' Park on May 11, 2025, in a crucial Premier League match affecting Champions League qualification.
- The loss came after Nicolas Jackson was shown a red card in the 33rd minute when VAR intervened to upgrade his initial yellow for elbowing defender Sven Botman of Newcastle in the face.
- Jackson's sending off left Chelsea with ten men, increasing pressure as Newcastle scored early through Sandro Tonali and added a late goal by Bruno Guimaraes.
- Jackson, 23, will serve a three-game suspension missing Chelsea's final Premier League fixtures, amid fan backlash blaming him for costing the team Champions League football.
- Chelsea now must earn at least four points from their last two matches without Jackson to secure a top-five finish and Champions League qualification.
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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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