Premier League surprise: Chelsea players surround referee before match

During the build-up to the Premier League match against Newcastle, referee Paul Tierney was caught in a strange situation standing in the middle of a new Chelsea pre-match ritual.

The match takes place on Saturday evening at Stamford Bridge, where Liam Rosenior's team is looking for important championship points after losing to PSG.

Chelsea aim to maintain their Champions League chances by carefully tracking Aston Villa and Manchester United.

Before kick-off, Chelsea's stars gathered for a final pep talk - with one notable difference. The referee was right in the middle of the group, and Sky Sports cameras captured the perfect moment.

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