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Three things learned about Newcastle in Chelsea defeat: Fans’ favourite must take blame
Benitez blows it against his former side
In reality, there is one man who has to take full responsibility for the performance against the Blues, and that is manager Rafael Benitez.
He has become a fans’ favourite during his time at St James’ Park but the decision to change tactics, start the likes of Mo Diame and use Matt Ritchie as a left wing back will be having the Toon Army scratching their heads.
It was a bright start from the Magpies but their formation allowed Chelsea to bite back, and it was all down to the way Benitez had set his side up.
He blew it against his former side and has got to take all the blame for the defeat.
In other Newcastle United news, Danny Higginbotham has pinpointed the Magpies’ failures in recent weeks.