Dramatic late Havertz winner steals win for Chelsea amid Abramovich turmoil

By Jack Bantock, CNN

Updated 1732 GMT (0132 HKT) March 13, 2022

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(CNN)After one of the most tumultuous weeks in the history of the club, the drama continued for Chelsea on their return home Sunday.

Kai Havertz scored a sublime winner moments from time to steal a 1-0 victory against a valiant Newcastle United side on the Blues' first game at Stamford Bridge since owner Roman Abramovich — who had been looking to sell the club — was sanctioned by the UK government.The Russian oligarch's sanctioning held a number of massive implications for Chelsea, which was allowed to continue playing under a special license but unable to buy or sell players, issue new contracts to existing players, sell new