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
Kovacic steers a ball over the top for Lukaku to turn away from Lascelles, but the offside flag goes up before he can threaten.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
SAVE! Schar rises to attack a cross from Targett to the back post, but he nods his effort straight into the hand of Mendy.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Other than the Havertz opportunity it has been a frustrating day for the Blues. Burn and Schar have done well to contain the threat of the home side.
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