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AMAR AZAM reports from the FA Cup fourth round at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi celebrates scoring his side's first goal

ANTONIO CONTE’S Chelsea eased into the FA Cup fifth round after comfortably overcoming Newcastle United this afternoon.

Michy Batshuayi gave Chelsea a first-half lead with two goals, before Marcos Alonso saw off Rafa Benitez’s men with a superb second half free-kick.

After being dumped out of the League Cup during midweek to rivals Arsenal, Chelsea supporters would have been expecting a response from their side. They would have been pleased by today’s display.

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