Alan Pardew's 9 Best & 9 Worst Matches At Newcastle

9. Newcastle vs Chelsea, December 2014

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Rating: BEST - 2-1

Pardew's final season for Newcastle was typically characterised by contradiction yet again: another derby defeat, an abject start and poor results on the back of high points. But the victory over unbeaten Chelsea was a stunning one, and will be an even more famous victory if it denies Jose Mourinho his "Invincibles" label.

And now on to the worst...

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