• Newcastle wins 2-0 against Chelsea, moving to third in the Premier League.
• Sandro Tonali scored early, followed by Bruno Guimaraes sealing the victory.
• Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson received a red card, impacting the game significantly.
• Nottingham Forest and Arsenal's performances also affected top-five standings.
• Newcastle aims for Champions League qualification with two matches remaining.

In a crucial match at St James' Park, Newcastle United defeated Chelsea 2-0, propelling themselves to third place in the Premier League standings with 66 points. An early goal from Sandro Tonali and a last-minute strike by Bruno Guimaraes solidified their position and enhanced their chances for Champions League qualification. Chelsea, now with 63 points, must focus on their next matches to secure a top-five finish, reports Channel News Asia and Reuters.

The match shifted dramatically when Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson received a red card for violent conduct in the first half, reducing the Blues to ten men. Jackson's ejection occurred after a review of his elbow strike on Newcastle's Dan Burn. Following this incident, both Newcastle's defense and Chelsea's struggle for dominance made for a tense second half, as Chelsea attempted to compensate for their loss but failed to find the net, Reuters and Dawn report.

Newcastle's win is particularly significant as it marks their seventh victory in the last nine league matches, significantly boosting their morale and positioning ahead of crucial games against title contenders. Manager Eddie Howe expressed satisfaction saying, "We hung in there. We got over the line and that’s the major thing in a game like today," according to Channel News Asia.

As for Chelsea, the loss puts their hopes for European competition in jeopardy. They remain in fifth place, just ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference, as both teams aim for a spot in next year’s Champions League. Their performance was hampered by the red card incident, impacting their strategy in a match they could not afford to lose, as noted by Reuters and Dawn.

Simultaneously, Nottingham Forest maintained hopes for their own European qualification, despite a disappointing draw against relegated Leicester City that saw their chance for the Champions League dwindle. The closing stages of the season will certainly offer intense competition for the remaining European spots, with Newcastle looking poised for success, as highlighted by Reuters and Channel News Asia.