Clinical Papiss Cisse brace ends Blues' unbeaten run
Newcastle substitute scores twice in second half as tight defence holds off Chelsea's attacks, dashing league leaders hopes of setting club record of 24 matches without defeat
Substitute Papiss Cisse scored twice as leaders Chelsea's hopes of completing the Premier League season unbeaten were dashed by a 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United yesterday.
In another upset, Stoke handed Arsenal another dispiriting loss at Britannia Stadium, scoring three goals in the first half and then withstanding a late comeback attempt for a 3-2 victory.
Cisse scored twice in the second half and despite Steven Taylor being sent off for Newcastle and Didier Drogba replying late on for the visitors, Alan Pardew's side held on for a third consecutive home win over Chelsea.
The six minutes [stoppage time] could have been 20
Newcastle prevented Chelsea from setting a club record of 24 games without defeat.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho turned his ire on Newcastle fans and even the ball boys.
The Portuguese accused the home fans of time-wasting.
"The six minutes [stoppage time] could have been 20," Mourinho told the BBC after their first Premier League defeat of the season halted their impressive march.