Gudjohnsen, Zola give Chelsea lead

Eidur Gudjohnsen headed his first goal of the season and Gianfranco Zola claimed his fifth from a wickedly deflected free-kick as Chelsea twice breached the Newcastle defence in the first 25 minutes at Stamford Bridge.

Sat, 14 Sep, 2002 - 16:57

Chelsea 2, Newcastle 0 (half-time)

Eidur Gudjohnsen headed his first goal of the season and Gianfranco Zola claimed his fifth from a wickedly deflected free-kick as Chelsea twice breached the Newcastle defence in the first 25 minutes at Stamford Bridge.

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