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Newcastle takes advantage in Champions League race by beating Chelsea 2-0

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Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game, during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park, in Newcastle, England, Sunday May 11, 2025. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)

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Advantage Newcastle in the race for the Champions League.

A 2-0 win against Premier League top-five rival Chelsea on Sunday moved Newcastle closer to a return to European club soccer's top competition next season.

With just two rounds of the season to go, Newcastle leapfrogged Manchester City and is up to third in the standings.