Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD
Get unlimited access to 9,500+ magazines, newspapers and Premium stories for just
Try GOLD - Free
Blues owner declares league is top quality
The Journal
|May 09, 2025
£4.25BILLION. That was the record-breaking sum Chelsea's owners stumped up to acquire the club in 2022. For context, it was nearly 14 times what Newcastle United’s consortium paid to take over the relegation-threatened Magpies a few months previously.
Fast forward to the present day and these sides are now level on points ahead of a heavyweight showdown at St James’ Park. It is not quite a winner-takes-all clash, but Newcastle could land a huge psychological blow in the race for the top five by defeating their rivals on Sunday.
That would be a sobering thought for those at the top at Chelsea following a £1.2bn spend on new signings since their buyout. After all, unlike those at the top at Newcastle, Chelsea's owners inherited a side who had just finished third in the Premier League; who had won the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup; who had reached the finals of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup and the quarter-finals of the Champions League. To think that was seen as a fairly standard season in the Abramovich era.
This story is from the May 09, 2025 edition of The Journal.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The Journal
The Journal
We can't expect any gifts from Villans - Le Bris
REGIS Le Bris still feels Sunderland will need to play their best football to get a positive result against Aston Villa, despite their opponents’ poor start to the season.
2 mins
September 20, 2025
The Journal
Man accused of knocking reveller out at local pub
A MAN has appeared in court accused of knocking a reveller out at a well-known Tyneside pub.
1 min
September 20, 2025
The Journal
STOCKING THRILLER
But you don't need to wait until Christmas time to enjoy this festive-themed mystery from author Robin Stevens
1 min
September 20, 2025
The Journal
Operator confirms changes to train services
CROSSCOUNTRY is to make changes to its train timetable in December, with Newcastle Central Station set to be boosted with additional services.
1 min
September 20, 2025
The Journal
Crash driver appears in court
A driver has appeared in court accused of causing a motorcyclist serious injuries after a crash in North Tyneside.
1 min
September 20, 2025
The Journal
Hyacinths inside out
GROW DISPLAYS TO DAZZLE ON TABLES THEN BORDERS
2 mins
September 20, 2025
The Journal
Mental health tech tools helping to rehabilitate offenders
MENTAL health tech innovator XR Therapeutics has adapted its tools for use with people convicted of serious offences.
2 mins
September 20, 2025
The Journal
Pay increases are branded 'obscene'
COUNCILLORS in North Tyneside have voted through a set of pay rises for themselves, which have been branded “obscene” by opponents.
2 mins
September 20, 2025
The Journal
Drunk boyfriend punched partner in the face
A DRUNK boyfriend left his partner with cuts to her lip and loose teeth after punching her in the face.
1 min
September 20, 2025
The Journal
Bates calls for focus as Bay look to progress
FA VASE
2 mins
September 20, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size