Chelsea produced a spirited second-half revival to secure a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Saturday, momentarily silencing the critics surrounding manager Enzo Maresca.
The Blues appeared to be hurtling toward a damaging defeat after a Nick Woltemade brace left the visitors reeling at the interval.
The comeback was sparked by a moment of individual brilliance from captain Reece James, who dispatched a stunning free-kick to ignite the recovery. João Pedro then completed the fightback with an eye-catching solo goal, weaving through the Magpies’ defense to ensure the spoils were shared on Tyneside.
Despite the resilience shown, Chelsea has managed only one victory in their last five Premier League outings, clinging to fourth place by a narrowing margin.
Questions remain regarding Maresca’s heavy rotation policy, which critics argue has left the squad looking tactically disjointed during a turbulent month.
