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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke upbeat after Newcastle draw: Good way to break-up

Chelsea winger Noni Madueke says he enjoyed Sunday's 1-1 draw with Newcastle United.

Madueke impressed on the day with a game high six dribbles.

"After the first 10 minutes it was a good team performance," Madueke told the club's website.

"We have conceded the first goal at home so many times this season, it's something we need to make sure is better for the next year. The performance after that goal was much better.

"In transition they caught us a few times, they're a good team. They have willing runners, good players, but we completely dominated the second half, and at points in the first half.

"A few sloppy errors in possession but all in all it was a much better performance than we have shown in recent weeks. We deserved to win, but it's been the story of our season, just not getting over the line when we need to.

"We can go into the holiday with a bit of a better feeling. Although this season has not been at the Chelsea standard, I'm sure next season will be."

Madueke started five of the past six games for the Blues.

"I've enjoyed my six months so much. I'm blessed to play for Chelsea. That's one thing I never take for granted.

"I've been in the team for the last month and a half. The gaffer has shown great confidence in me. He has helped me a lot so I wish him all the best. He has probably taken my game to another level. I have a lot of levels I can get to and in time hopefully I will do that with the boys."

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