London: Substitute Papiss Cisse claimed a brace as leaders Chelsea's hopes of completing the Premier League season unbeaten were dashed by a 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United on Saturday.


Dejected Chelsea players applaud the travelling fans following their team's defeat to Newcastle United at St James' Park. Pic/Getty Images  

Cisse scored twice in the second half and despite Steven Taylor being sent off for Newcastle and Didier Drogba replying late on for the visitors, Alan Pardew's side held on for a third consecutive home win over Chelsea.