Poch: Chelsea players have been our own worse enemies

Pochettino admitted to feeling angry and disappointed at the manner in which his players capitulated in the second half against a Newcastle team ravaged by injuries.

OWN WORSE ENEMIES: Mauricio Pochettino believes his players have been their own worst enemies this season after Chelsea's recent good form was derailed by last weekend's thrashing at Newcastle.

Mauricio Pochettino believes his players have been their own worst enemies this season after Chelsea's recent good form was derailed by last weekend's thrashing at Newcastle.

The 4-1 loss on Tyneside came after the team had given arguably their two most promising performances of the season, first winning by the same score away at previously unbeaten Tottenham, then in drawing a frenetic match 4-4 against Premier League and European champions Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.