Crucial saves and a clean sheet with Newcastle

“We had a slow start and lost possession a couple of times for no good reason, which boosted Newcastle’s performance. They caused us a lot of trouble in the first half. The fact that we pulled through without conceding was absolutely crucial to the final result. What’s more, we struck ourselves right before the interval,” Petr evaluated.
It was Oscar thanks to whom the Blues took the lead in the 59th minute, and Costa who eventually scored the winner. “We rapidly improved our game in the second half and got the match under control. We could have added more than just one goal, but it’s the three points that matter. Especially since Manchester City lost, so we’re now two points ahead,” Petr stated.