Timo Werner 8, Mateo Kovacic 8; Allan Saint-Maximin 5, Dwight Gayle 4: Chelsea v Newcastle United ratings

Timo Werner’s first goal in 15 Premier League games helped send Chelsea back into the top four with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Monday. Werner’s first league goal since November 7 – after Olivier Giroud's opener – meant the striker's top-flight goal drought lasted exactly 1,000 minutes. New Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel had insisted only a goal could restore Werner’s confidence and now the west London club will hope the summer signing can rediscover his top form. The former RB Leipzig player also helped set up Giroud's goal in an encouraging all-round showing. Newcastle couldn't replicate their performances from recent wins over Everton and Southampton and are just one place and seven points above the relegation zone. Tuchel said: "It was a very good night, the perfect evening. We knew we had he opportunity to jump into the top four. We took this chance, the guys get a well deserved two days off now." Newcastle manager Steve Bruce said: "Whether it was passive or we did not come to terms with them well enough, we sat off and their system caused us problems, especially Timo Werner in the inside-left position. The second half was a lot better." Gareth Cox has provided the player ratings from Stamford Bridge in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Timo Werner 8, Mateo Kovacic 8; Allan Saint-Maximin 5, Dwight Gayle 4: Chelsea v Newcastle United ratings

German attacker ends goal drought as Blues ease to 2-0 win and back into top four of Premier League