It was indeed a hard-fought Chelsea victory, as the Blues defeated Newcastle 2-1.

Goals from Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer ensured Chelsea took all three points, but the Blues had to fight hard to ensure they maintained their victory.

Enzo Maresca has revealed his delight at how the team fought under pressure and worked hard as a unit.

“Very pleased with the points but especially the performance,” Enzo Maresca told BBC after Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Newcastle.

“I think it was a complete performance on the ball and off the ball. For some moments we were unbelievable on and off.

“Overall I was very happy with all of them but especially the way we worked off the ball and pressed together, fought together.”