Manchester City vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Newcastle United in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after beating Liverpool to the finish line in a neck-and-neck 2021/22 title race where a comeback win on the final day of the season against Aston Villa secured a fourth title in five years for Pep Guardiola's side.
Jurgen Klopp's Reds were on course for a quadruple last season but were forced to settle for just an FA Cup and Carabao Cup win and will return trying to win the title again just as they did in 2020.
It was a dramatic season for Chelsea a year ago with Roman Abramovich now replaced by Todd Boehly as owner in west London. He will want an instant return on his hefty investment at Stamford Bridge while Tottenham, back in the Champions League, will want to kick on once more too.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Fulham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest promoted to the top tier for 2021/22 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:
Manchester City vs Newcastle United
There has been a couple of passes going awry among City's defenders and goalkeeper to start this game. The visitors will be hoping they can capitalise should they catch them out again.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United
The hosts look in good position to counter and De Bruyne has players charging forward to his left. However, the Belgium international's pass is uncharacteristically poor and Howe's men regain possession.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United
Lascelles leaps highest at the back post to nod the corner back across the box, but Rodri is well-placed to head clear before any Newcastle player can get an attempt away at Ederson's goal.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United
That was a big early let-off for the visitors, though they have responded well and now have a corner.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United
Close! City nearly have the lead within a minute, as Grealish makes space for a cross from the left. His excellent delivery picks out Gundogan, but the midfielder heads just over.
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