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Here are the latest updates from Stamford Bridge:
Matchday 27: Chelsea vs. Newcastle United
- Chelsea won 2-0 against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge, thanks to goals from Mason Mount and Kai Havertz.
- The Blues moved up to 4th place in the Premier League table with 54 points.
Transfer News
- Chelsea have signed 18-year-old midfielder Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama for a reported fee of £12 million.
- The Blues are also linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland, but a deal seems unlikely at this stage.
Injury Update
- Reece James is set to miss the next 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury.
- Thiago Silva is expected to return to training soon after recovering from a minor injury.
Manager's Comments
- Thomas Tuchel praised his team's performance against Newcastle, saying: "We were very focused and very disciplined. We created a lot of chances and scored two goals."
- Tuchel also expressed his disappointment with the lack of VAR decisions in the match, saying: "It's not easy to understand why some decisions are made and some are not."
Upcoming Fixtures
- Chelsea face a tough away trip to Manchester City on Sunday, February 21st.
- The Blues then host Everton at Stamford Bridge on February 27th.
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