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‘Absolutely furious’… Chelsea players were fuming at 22-year-old teammate in second half against Newcastle

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Commentators Seb Hutchinson and Don Goodman noticed that nearly everyone inside Stamford Bridge was really angry with one Chelsea player early in the second half tonight.

They claimed during their coverage for Sky Sports that there was a collective moment of discontent when the ball was put out of play to allow for treatment for Anthony Gordon.

The former Chelsea transfer target was forced off early in the second half after what looked like a culmination of knocks taken.

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These mostly came as a result of challenges from Moises Caicedo, who picked up a yellow card in the opening few minutes.

It was his challenge that was also the final moment Gordon could take part in, and he perhaps may have known that when he was on his haunches moments later.

It was the Ecuador international who put the ball out of play as Chelsea attacked with a man advantage, frustrating the home supporters who were watching their team struggle to come from behind.

Chelsea players furious at Caicedo

The commentators on the day noticed this, with them claiming that it was a feeling echoed by a number of the Chelsea players.

Goodman said: “The home fans are absolutely furious, judging by their reaction.”

Hutchinson replied: “So are his teammates by the way.”

The co-commentator then said: “I wonder if he thinks he has caused it. Very sporting.”

The Blues had nearly all the possession tonight, but struggled to create anything until Mykhailo Mudryk was gifted a goal in stoppage time.

They turned things around completely with a perfect penalty shootout, where Djordje Petrovic was the hero with a big save to deny Matt Ritchie.