While his Premier League suspension runs through the start of next season, Jackson will be eligible to play in the Conference League final. As his red card was awarded in a Premier League match, the resultant suspension will not extend to UEFA competitions.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said forward Nicolas Jackson must learn from his mistakes after his red card in Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United left the London side without a striker to lead the line for the final two games of the season.

Chelsea must improvise up front for their crucial final two games in the race for Champions League qualification after Nicolas Jackson’s suspension left them without a fit striker. Jackson was shown a straight red card after a VAR check for his needless forearm jolt into Sven Botman’s face in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Newcastle.

How expensive will loss at Newcastle United be for Chelsea and head coach Enzo Maresca, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?

Advantage Newcastle in the race for the Champions League. A 2-0 win against Premier League top-five rival Chelsea on Sunday moved Newcastle closer to a return to European club soccer’s top competition next season.

Newcastle United showed how the team has grown with its comprehensive win over Chelsea to take a step closer to Champions League quslification.