Papiss Cisse scored twice in the second half as Newcastle inflicted Chelsea's first Premier League defeat this season
It was a frustrating afternoon for Jose Mourinho (left) and his Premier League leaders as they were beaten in the north east
Substitute Cisse was the hero for Newcastle as they strengthened their push towards the European places
Newcastle's midfield engine of Moussa Sissoko and Jack Colback share a smile with manager Alan Pardew
A delighted Pardew shakes hands with Chelsea manager Mourinho after his team's victory at St James' Park
Cisse gave Newcastle the lead in the 57th minute against the Premier League leaders at St James' Park
The Senegalese striker slotted home a low cross from the left wing past Thibaut Courtois and into the back of the net
The goal was Cisse's sixth of the Premier League season and second inside a week after his strike against Burnley on Tuesday
Newcastle manager Pardew celebrates Cisse's first goal, which broke the deadlock at St James' Park
Cisse scored a second from a swift Newcastle counter-attack in the 78th minute as he slotted into a empty net
With goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois out of position, Cisse slotted into the empty net past the helpless John Terry and Felipe Luis
Substitute Didier Drogba scored in the 83rd minute as he headed in a free-kick to give Chelsea hope
Drogba celebrates his goal after coming off the bench with Chelsea in danger of defeat at 2-0 behind
Steven Taylor was sent off in the final 10 minutes after picking up a second yellow card, and Newcastle had to play with 10 men
Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliott picked up an injury just before half-time and was unable to continue
Young goalkeeper Jak Alnwick came on to replace Elliott at half-time in his debut for Newcastle
Newcastle midfielder Jack Colback puts pressure on Chelsea midfielder Willian as he tries to win possession
Chelsea's Spanish striker Diego Costa is left on the floor after a challenge during the first half
Costa snatches at a half-chance from a low cross by Willian as he smashes over the bar while under pressure from Steven Taylor
Chelsea forward Costa is tackled by Newcastle's Paul Dummett and sent tumbling to the ground
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