Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle: Magpies play well but slip into bottom three; transfer and takeover latest

Chris Waugh and Lee Ryder reflect on a positive performance at Stamford Bridge, although Newcastle's narrow defeat to Chelsea means the Magpies end the weekend in the bottom three. As owner Mike Ashley looked on, we ask whether the club are close to taking their first steps in the transfer window and assess the chances of a takeover being agreed soon.