Chelsea vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Newcastle United in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
OVER! Chelsea win a corner down the left flank and Ziyech works it straight out to Mount on the edge of the box. It is a tad high for the England man to shoot first-time, and he can only guide his strike over the bar.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Targett floats a dangerous cross to the back post for Schar to collect and steer towards the near post. However, Mendy is alert and gathers ahead of Lascelles.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Mendy puts Kante under pressure with a pass out from the back and he has to foul Guimaraes in a bid to stop him taking possession. Newcastle win a free-kick in a dangerous position.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Newcastle are applying a high press to prevent Chelsea from playing out from the back and it is disrupting the rhythm of the home side.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Chelsea play the ball out from the back with precision down the left flank. However, as soon as the ball goes up to Werner, he loses out immediately to Lascelles.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
WIDE! Murphy wins the ball high up the field for the Magpies and he has space in the left-inside channel. Murphy has support, but goes for the early blast and fires wide of the target.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
The tempo of the game is a tad slow at the moment. It will suit Newcastle just fine, but Chelsea will need to step it up to break down the visitors.
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