Chelsea vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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A general view of Elland Road (Reuters)

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

SAVE AND OVER! Almiron latches onto a clearance from Rudiger and powers a left-footed strike towards goal. Mendy reacts wth a super stop before Schar hammers the rebound over the bar. A vital save from the Chelsea keeper.

13 March 2022 14:48

Chelsea vs Newcastle United

13 March 2022 14:47

Chelsea vs Newcastle United

13 March 2022 14:47

Chelsea vs Newcastle United

Jorginho brings down Manquillo on the charge and presents Newcastle with a free-kick in a good position on the right flank.

13 March 2022 14:47

Chelsea vs Newcastle United

There will be two minutes of added time.

13 March 2022 14:46

Chelsea vs Newcastle United

Burn rises highest in the box to deal with Mount's corner from the right flank. The defender has been on point throughout the first half.

13 March 2022 14:46

Chelsea vs Newcastle United

Chelsea have not found a way through the Newcastle midfield and defence yet. It has been a frustrating half for the home side.

13 March 2022 14:43

Chelsea vs Newcastle United

Burn required treatment on the field after the fact, but appears to be okay to continue.

13 March 2022 14:41

Chelsea vs Newcastle United

13 March 2022 14:39

Chelsea vs Newcastle United

Targett applies pressure down the left flank on Ziyech, but gives away a free-kick for a lunge on the Chelsea man.

13 March 2022 14:38