The strike didn't merely cement our excellent home record against the Magpies, it also ensured we remain on course to maintain one of the most remarkable records in recent Chelsea history.

It is a run that stretches back to March 17, 2001. On that day, the Blues were beaten 4-2 at Stamford Bridge by Sunderland. We haven’t suffered a top-flight defeat on home soil in March since.

Thirty-seven home Premier League fixtures have been played in the 23 years that have passed. Thirty-one of those have ended in victory for the Blues under a host of different head coaches. Six draws have also been recorded.

This month will end with Burnley visiting Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. Should we avoid defeat in that contest, it will be 24 years since we last tasted top-flight defeat on home soil in March.

With that in mind, we have taken a look back at seven of the standout Premier League results we have achieved in SW6 since March 2001. It's been a fruitful month for the Blues.

Chelsea 5-0 Manchester City – 2003

This remains a key victory in March for Chelsea. Back in 2003, the Blues were fighting tooth and nail for a return to the Champions League after missing out the previous three seasons.

Defeat away to Newcastle at the start of the month could have proved costly during the season run-in, however, Claudio Ranieri’s side responded in fine fashion when Man City visited the Bridge.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink opened the scoring after 37 minutes when he converted Gianfranco Zola's cross before John Terry added a second before half-time. Mario Stanic, Frank Lampard and William Gallas then wrapped up a convincing victory in the second period.

The victory proved the catalyst for a fine run of form that culminated in that famous final-day win over Liverpool – courtesy of Jesper Gronkjaer's decisive goal – to secure fourth place. A new era at Stamford Bridge was soon ushered in.

Chelsea 4-1 Crystal Palace – 2005

Two years on from thrashing Man City, a transformed Chelsea were storming to a first league title in fifty years.

But as is often the case, March still proved critical. Victories over Norwich and West Brom set us up for the visit of Crystal Palace who were in decent form as they scrapped to avoid relegation.

On this occasion, the Eagles were no match for the champions-elect as Mourinho’s men ran riot at the Bridge.

Lampard’s long-range strike put us in front and although Palace levelled, the Blues were never in any significant danger. Joe Cole restored the lead with a classy finish after a powerful run from Eidur Gudjohnsen and a late double from Mateja Kezman rounded the win off.

Within weeks we would have our maiden Premier League crown.

Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham – 2006

Twelve months on and the Blues were once again in pole position for the title. But a run of just one win in four games had seen our lead at the summit cut, with nearest challengers Manchester United in the midst of a nine-match winning streak.

A victory at West Brom steadied the ship before the Blues hosted Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. Michael Essien gave us an early lead after Shaun Wright-Phillips’ cross but Jermaine Jenas levelled for Tottenham just before the break.

For long periods of the second half, it looked like it would be a frustrating day for the champions. Step forward unlikely hero William Gallas, who produced one of the moments of our season.

With the full-time whistle seconds away, our French defender cut inside from the left wing to promptly unleash a screamer. The ball arrowed into the far corner, Spurs were left stunned, and we tightened our grip on the title amid wild celebrations.

From that moment on, a second straight league crown was never in doubt.

Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal – 2008

Few games in our recent history have produced quite as much March madness as this classic from 2008. It came amid a busy March with the Blues playing eight games, including six in the Premier League.

When Arsenal visited on the 23rd, our London rivals had only lost once in the league all season with both teams trying to hunt down Manchester United at the summit. It was simply a must-win for Avram Grant’s Blues. What followed was an end-to-end epic.

The Bridge was stunned into silence when Bacary Sagna put Arsenal in front with a header just shy of the hour mark. As the clock wound down, the Blues needed a hero. Didier Drogba, of course, stepped forward.

The Ivorian almost single-handedly turned the tide, first equalising with a low-drilled effort before scoring what proved to be the winner in the dying minutes after good work from Nicolas Anelka.

In a Chelsea career packed full of momentous performances, this was one of Didier’s finest.

Chelsea 7-1 Aston Villa – 2010

A historic day for a Chelsea legend as well as a victory that went a long way to securing our fourth Premier League title. We couldn’t go through this list without mentioning the 7-1 triumph over Aston Villa in March 2010.

The Blues were in yet another title race with Manchester United, but with Villa chasing a European place a difficult day was expected. Yet that never came to pass as Lampard smashed four goals with the visitors' defence left in tatters.

Florent Malouda also grabbed a brace before a late goal from forward Salomon Kalou completed a perfect day.

Lampard’s four ensured he passed the 150-goal mark for the club and became the third-highest scorer in club history, overtaking fellow legends Roy Bentley and Peter Osgood in the process.

Chelsea 6-0 Arsenal – 2014

Jose Mourinho’s largest Premier League victory as Chelsea manager arrived in March during the Portuguese coach’s second spell in charge.

In a game that was also Arsene Wenger’s 1000th in charge of London rivals Arsenal, the Blues put six past the Gunners for the very first time.

Goals from Samuel Eto’o, Andre Schurrle and an Eden Hazard penalty had us 3-0 up inside 17 minutes, with Arsenal already down to ten players when Kieran Gibbs was bizarrely dismissed in a case of mistaken identity after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's handball.

On a day it seemed little could go wrong for the Blues, nothing did. Oscar added two more either side of half-time before a late Mo Salah strike capped off a stunning scoreline.

There are few wins during this remarkable run that are remembered quite as fondly.

Chelsea 1-1 Wolves – 2019

This was the day the streak was nearly ended. Our 23-year run of not losing at home in the third month of the year in the Premier League was never in greater danger than on 10 March 2019.

That day, the Blues were labouring against high-flying Wolves. Maurizio Sarri’s side were unable to impose themselves on the visitors and when a swift counter-attack was converted by Wolves’ forward Raul Jimenez only nine minutes into the second half, defeat looked a genuine possibility.

That would not have only ended our impressive March streak; it would have also dealt a major blow to our hopes of qualifying for the Champions League as we played catch-up to Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United.

Thankfully, Hazard saved the day. In the second minute of second-half stoppage time and with Wolves on the verge of victory, Hazard curled a magnificent attempt into the bottom corner. It sent the Bridge wild.

Come the end of the season, Champions League football was secured as we ended up above Arsenal and Tottenham, finishing in third place.