Newcastle 3-2 Chelsea

Moussa Sissoko scored twice on his home debut as Newcastle came from behind to beat Chelsea in a rousing game. Former Magpies striker Demba Ba had the first decent chance, but headed wide and then went off as he was caught in the face by Fabricio Coloccini's boot. Minutes later, Jonas Gutierrez headed the opener but Chelsea responded through Frank Lampard's thunderbolt and Juan Mata's curling finish. Sissoko equalised on 68 minutes and struck the winner in stoppage time. It was ahrilling introduction to the home supporters for the French midfielder, who signed for Newcastle on 25 January and was a constant threat. Newcastle boss Alan Pardew described his new capture as the difference in their crucial win over Aston Villa in midweek, and here the 23-year-old proved indefatigable as the Magpies struggled to subdue their visitors, teaming up superbly with fellow home debutant Yoan Gouffran and the scheming Yohan Cabaye.