The final whistle goes and Chelsea have stolen the points after that late controversial winner from Kalou, Newcastle, though, can take heart after playing so well against such a good Chelsea side.
90
Yellow Card
Charles N'Zogbia is booked for continuing to argue with the ref about the giving of the goal.
90
There will be four minutes of stoppage time.
90
Substitution
Steve Sidwell replaces Shaun Wright-Phillips
88
Substitution
Duff is replaces Mark Viduka.
87
Yellow Card
Shay Given is booked for complaining at the referee for the goal.
87
Goal
Salomon Kalou scores! Chelsea have a shot and the ball finds Kalou, who rounds the keeper and scores, however, Kalou was offside, and Newcastle are furious with the linesman.
84
Claudio Pizarro drags his shot wide of the post, and Shay Given practices the age old art of time-wasting at the goal-kick.
82
Into the final ten minutes, and both sides will be looking for that winner while not trying to expose themselves at the back.
78
Alex has a free header from a Wayne Bridge cross from the left, but his header goes into the ground and over the bar.
75
Substitution
Scott Sinclair replaces Michael Ballack, and once again, the home crowd are very angry about that decision and aren't afriad to show this.
73
Substitution
Michael Owen replaces Obafemi Martins.
72
Charles N'Zogbia has moved into the middle since the sub, and he shows his attacking class making a good run and hitting a good ball for Martins, but the ball is just a yard ahead and the striker is unable to reach it.
70
Substitution
Alan Smith is replaced by David Rozehnal.
68
Newcastle are certainly playing their part in an exciting and open game of football as Duff comes within inches of scoring at the back post from a Martins cross.
64
Substitution
Claudio Pizarro replaces Joe Cole, much to the fury of the home fans.
62
Without Terry or Lampard, no one seems to be taking great control within the Chelsea side, but Chelsea however continue to bomb forward as Ballack has his shot saved by Shay Given.
58
And that was Newcastle's first goal at Stamford Bridge for 6 years, and the prestigious occassion belongs to Nicky butt, now can Newcastle perhaps build on this?
56
Goal
Nicky Butt scores! Charles N'Zogbia made a good run and got inside the box, he then touched it across for Butt who was able to put the ball home and level the scores.
52
Wright-Phillips gets in behind the defence again and pulls the ball back for Joe Cole, however Habib Beye is able to put the ball behind before he can get a shot on.
48
There were no changes at the break as Tal Ben Haim commits a foul on a Newcastle player merely to stop the flow of the play, the referee decides to take no action.
Second half
The second half begins and home fans will be hoping for more of the same while Newcastle will be looking to turn the Blue tide.
Half time
A good half of football from Chelsea as they go into the break a goal up with Newcastle not playing very well, however, with Viduka and Owen on the bench, there's still hope at 1-0.
45
There will be two minutes of stoppage time to be played.
43
Nicky Butt shows a great piece of defending by tackling Kalou, Kalou was all alone in the box and about to receive the ball before Butt intervined.
40
Given punches away a Chelsea corner, and Newcastle would be happy with keeping the score at 1-0 for half-time considering the constant pressure their defence has been under.
35
Chelsea are still continuing to pile on the pressure on an already over-worked Newcastle defence, and its currently looking very ominous for the toon army at the moment.
31
Newcastle have't scored at Stamford bridge since 2001, so with that in mind, it's going to be a very uphill task for Newcastle.
29
Goal
Michael Essien scores! And that goal was certainly comming, a dangerous ball was put into the box, the inital shot was saved by Given but harshly for Newcastle, the ball fell straight to Essien, who scores from 6-yards.
26
Alex has a free header in the box, but luckily it goes straight to Shay Given, a yard either side and that could have easily been 1-0.
25
Not for the first time today, Shaun Wright-Phillips ghosts past Charles N'Zogbia at the back, and this could be telling in the game if this continues.
23
Newcastle have a free-kick in a dangerous area about 25 yards from goal, but Charles N'Zogbia's shot is parried away by Hilario.
20
Shay Given makes another great save after the shot from Mikel was heavily deflected by Nicky Butt.
18
The ball gets pulled back to Kalou after good work from Wright-Phillips after he gets behind Charles N'Zogbia , and the resulting shot produces a good save from Shay Given.
16
Chelsea have been on top for most of the opening quarter, however it was Newcastle who had the best chance with Martins, usually so clinical, however this time it wasn't to be.
13
Butt plays through Martins, who went through one-on-one with the keeper, but Martins indecision costs him as Alex tracks back and tackles well to stop the attack.
10
Yellow Card
Abdoulaye Diagne-Faye is booked for a foul on Michael Essien
9
Good passing move from Chelsea, Wright-Phillips pulls the ball back for Ballack, who skies the ball over the bar, and even with a depleated side, Chelsea are still dominating proceedings here.
7
Ballack hits a great through ball, but Shaun Wright-Phillips is caught offside, and that was a good bit of midfield play from the German there.
4
Yellow Card
Alex is booked for a foul on Obafemi Martins
2
Despite missing so many players, Chelsea certinly have history on their side as Newcastle haven't won at Stamford Bridge since 1986!
Kickoff
Mike Riley gets this game underway as a very depleated Chelsea side take on a Newcastle side who are desperatley looking for a run of form in the League.
Awaiting Kickoff
Newcaslte begin the game with: Given, Beye, Taylor, Cacapa, N'Zogbia, Milner, Butt, Faye, Smith, Duff, Martins
Awaiting Kickoff
After being remanded in custody, Joey Barton will not play till at least January, Striker Michael Owen is on the bench after his thigh injury, yet despite being rested, Claudio Cacapa and Butt after being rested, are picked in today's team.
Awaiting Kickoff
Chelsea begin the game with: Hilario, Belletti, Alex, Ben-Haim, Bridge, Essien, Obi, Ballack, Wright-Phillips, Joe Cole, Kalou
Awaiting Kickoff
Captain Frank Lampard is out with a thigh injury while Ricardo Carvalho and Ashley Cole are suspended for 3 games and one game respectively, Chelsea are also missing Terry, Cudicini, Drogba, Malouda and Makelele through injuries.
Chelsea
Newcastle United
Full time
The final whistle goes and Chelsea have stolen the points after that late controversial winner from Kalou, Newcastle, though, can take heart after playing so well against such a good Chelsea side.
Yellow Card
Charles N'Zogbia is booked for continuing to argue with the ref about the giving of the goal.
There will be four minutes of stoppage time.
Substitution
Steve Sidwell replaces Shaun Wright-Phillips
Substitution
Duff is replaces Mark Viduka.
Yellow Card
Shay Given is booked for complaining at the referee for the goal.
Goal
Salomon Kalou scores! Chelsea have a shot and the ball finds Kalou, who rounds the keeper and scores, however, Kalou was offside, and Newcastle are furious with the linesman.
Claudio Pizarro drags his shot wide of the post, and Shay Given practices the age old art of time-wasting at the goal-kick.
Into the final ten minutes, and both sides will be looking for that winner while not trying to expose themselves at the back.
Alex has a free header from a Wayne Bridge cross from the left, but his header goes into the ground and over the bar.
Substitution
Scott Sinclair replaces Michael Ballack, and once again, the home crowd are very angry about that decision and aren't afriad to show this.
Substitution
Michael Owen replaces Obafemi Martins.
Charles N'Zogbia has moved into the middle since the sub, and he shows his attacking class making a good run and hitting a good ball for Martins, but the ball is just a yard ahead and the striker is unable to reach it.
Substitution
Alan Smith is replaced by David Rozehnal.
Newcastle are certainly playing their part in an exciting and open game of football as Duff comes within inches of scoring at the back post from a Martins cross.
Substitution
Claudio Pizarro replaces Joe Cole, much to the fury of the home fans.
Without Terry or Lampard, no one seems to be taking great control within the Chelsea side, but Chelsea however continue to bomb forward as Ballack has his shot saved by Shay Given.
And that was Newcastle's first goal at Stamford Bridge for 6 years, and the prestigious occassion belongs to Nicky butt, now can Newcastle perhaps build on this?
Goal
Nicky Butt scores! Charles N'Zogbia made a good run and got inside the box, he then touched it across for Butt who was able to put the ball home and level the scores.
Wright-Phillips gets in behind the defence again and pulls the ball back for Joe Cole, however Habib Beye is able to put the ball behind before he can get a shot on.
There were no changes at the break as Tal Ben Haim commits a foul on a Newcastle player merely to stop the flow of the play, the referee decides to take no action.
Second half
The second half begins and home fans will be hoping for more of the same while Newcastle will be looking to turn the Blue tide.
Half time
A good half of football from Chelsea as they go into the break a goal up with Newcastle not playing very well, however, with Viduka and Owen on the bench, there's still hope at 1-0.
There will be two minutes of stoppage time to be played.
Nicky Butt shows a great piece of defending by tackling Kalou, Kalou was all alone in the box and about to receive the ball before Butt intervined.
Given punches away a Chelsea corner, and Newcastle would be happy with keeping the score at 1-0 for half-time considering the constant pressure their defence has been under.
Chelsea are still continuing to pile on the pressure on an already over-worked Newcastle defence, and its currently looking very ominous for the toon army at the moment.
Newcastle have't scored at Stamford bridge since 2001, so with that in mind, it's going to be a very uphill task for Newcastle.
Goal
Michael Essien scores! And that goal was certainly comming, a dangerous ball was put into the box, the inital shot was saved by Given but harshly for Newcastle, the ball fell straight to Essien, who scores from 6-yards.
Alex has a free header in the box, but luckily it goes straight to Shay Given, a yard either side and that could have easily been 1-0.
Not for the first time today, Shaun Wright-Phillips ghosts past Charles N'Zogbia at the back, and this could be telling in the game if this continues.
Newcastle have a free-kick in a dangerous area about 25 yards from goal, but Charles N'Zogbia's shot is parried away by Hilario.
Shay Given makes another great save after the shot from Mikel was heavily deflected by Nicky Butt.
The ball gets pulled back to Kalou after good work from Wright-Phillips after he gets behind Charles N'Zogbia , and the resulting shot produces a good save from Shay Given.
Chelsea have been on top for most of the opening quarter, however it was Newcastle who had the best chance with Martins, usually so clinical, however this time it wasn't to be.
Butt plays through Martins, who went through one-on-one with the keeper, but Martins indecision costs him as Alex tracks back and tackles well to stop the attack.
Yellow Card
Abdoulaye Diagne-Faye is booked for a foul on Michael Essien
Good passing move from Chelsea, Wright-Phillips pulls the ball back for Ballack, who skies the ball over the bar, and even with a depleated side, Chelsea are still dominating proceedings here.
Ballack hits a great through ball, but Shaun Wright-Phillips is caught offside, and that was a good bit of midfield play from the German there.
Yellow Card
Alex is booked for a foul on Obafemi Martins
Despite missing so many players, Chelsea certinly have history on their side as Newcastle haven't won at Stamford Bridge since 1986!
Kickoff
Mike Riley gets this game underway as a very depleated Chelsea side take on a Newcastle side who are desperatley looking for a run of form in the League.
Awaiting Kickoff
Newcaslte begin the game with: Given, Beye, Taylor, Cacapa, N'Zogbia, Milner, Butt, Faye, Smith, Duff, Martins
Awaiting Kickoff
After being remanded in custody, Joey Barton will not play till at least January, Striker Michael Owen is on the bench after his thigh injury, yet despite being rested, Claudio Cacapa and Butt after being rested, are picked in today's team.
Awaiting Kickoff
Chelsea begin the game with: Hilario, Belletti, Alex, Ben-Haim, Bridge, Essien, Obi, Ballack, Wright-Phillips, Joe Cole, Kalou
Awaiting Kickoff
Captain Frank Lampard is out with a thigh injury while Ricardo Carvalho and Ashley Cole are suspended for 3 games and one game respectively, Chelsea are also missing Terry, Cudicini, Drogba, Malouda and Makelele through injuries.