This archive report was first published on 19 October 2019.
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Newcastle, silencing the taunts from the Newcastle fans who jeered him at Stamford Bridge on October 19, 2019.
Alonso's blistering strike ended Newcastle's stubborn resistance with 17 minutes left, providing the perfect riposte to the taunts from the stands.
The Chelsea left-back spent the second half of the 2013-14 season on loan at Sunderland, Newcastle's arch-rivals, and played in a derby win at St James' Park.
However, the Magpies supporters clearly hadn't forgotten, booing him throughout the match.
But Alonso's first goal since April gave him the last laugh as Chelsea made it five successive victories in all competitions.
After winning just two of their opening eight games under Frank Lampard, the Blues are beginning to find their stride.
The mature way Lampard's young side kept probing and found a way to beat obdurate Newcastle bodes well for the future.
And for only the second time in Lampard's 13 games in charge, Chelsea kept a clean-sheet as the Blues boss celebrated just his second home league win.
While a title challenge is likely to be beyond Chelsea, they look well-equipped to challenge for a top-four finish.
