The Newcastle United fans were left wondering what could have been after individual errors cost them a point against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Newcastle had led against the champions as Dwight Gayle put the visitors ahead in the first half.
But their lead did not last long with Eden Hazard slotting past Karl Darlow before the break.
And Newcastle were losing at half time after a moment of madness from Matt Ritchie led to Chelsea scoring a goal.
The 28-year-old, who was playing as a left wing back, failed to get much distance on a header despite not being under any pressure and he presented the ball to Victor Moses.
Moses’ cross was headed in by Morata and Newcastle trailed.
Later in the game, Ritchie conceded a penalty with an unnecessary challenge, which Hazard duly converted.
The majority of Newcastle fans on Twitter expressed their dissatisfaction with Ritchie’s performance and here are a selection of the best.
bit baffled as to why rafa has entrusted ritchie with defensive duties or protecting the left back. clearly affected him in some way,feeling a disconnect. shud hav played sterry wit nuthin to loose #nufc
— bobby martins (@BobbyGoa) December 2, 2017
Thought we were decent today. 2 ridiculous decisions from Ritchie cost us. Lascelles hopefully back next week. Better team won, let’s move on to Leicester. #cfc #nufc
— Liam (@ldabbs89) December 2, 2017
Individual mistakes again. Surprised at Ritchie and Merino making them though. Lads worked hard but truth is a lot of them aren't good enough at this level #NUFC
— colin (@fc1892) December 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/SPFC_2014/status/936965993750061061
Far too easy for Chelsea. Diame was shocking and Matt Ritchie was abysmal again. The latter at fault for two goals. Gayle poor off the ball too. Other than that…#nufc
— Daniel White (@danwhitepr) December 2, 2017
Matt Ritchie strikes a good dead ball but honestly can't think of anything else he is good at #afcb #NUFC
— David Lambert 🍒 (@mrbert71) December 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/rossp77/status/936963749625331712
Seeing as Matt Ritchie has been out of form for a few weeks now, I’m not sure playing him left wing-back was the answer… #nufc
— Stephen Moy (@moymadethis) December 2, 2017
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