CHELSEA 1-1 NEWCASTLE: Miguel Almiron cancelled out Nicolas Jackson’s opening goal as the two Premier League top four hopefuls played out a cagey affair in pre-season in Atlanta
Miguel Almiron ruined Chelsea’s hopes of another pre-season win – as a strong Newcastle United team fought back.
Chelsea will be back fighting for the top six next season with upstart rivals Newcastle, and both sides were relieved not to lose this cagey pre-season test. Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring after being sent through on goal, and Almiron levelled in first-half injury time.
Howe will be worried by an injury to Fab Schar who limped off in the first half. Martin Dubravka made three fine saves, and Nick Pope one at the end to deny Chelsea the win.
Here are five talking points from the game between the two Premier League sides.