Newcastle United vs Burnley LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Newcastle United vs Burnley
Burnley have had just two shots on target in this game, compared to seven for their opponents. They have just not been able to make a dent on their hosts.
Newcastle United vs Burnley
Guimaraes cleverly wins a free-kick in midfield as he teases Cullen into a challenge. Newcastle have looked the smarter, more experienced side in this game.
Newcastle United vs Burnley
Howe's men are looking for a third goal, though their opponents are able to clear a couple of corners into their box, keeping themselves in the game.
Newcastle United vs Burnley
Looking to make up for his mistake for the penalty, Al Dakhil nods goalwards from a corner. It looks to be going over, but Pope tips it over anyway just to be sure.
Newcastle United vs Burnley
A rare foray forward for Burnley ends with Odobert firing towards goal, though his shot is blocked wide for a corner.
Newcastle United vs Burnley
PENALTY TO NEWCASTLE!!! Gordon takes the ball past Al Dakhil in the Burnley penalty area and the centre-back goes diving in. It is a rash challenge, and the referee points straight to the spot. The hosts will have a huge opportunity to double their lead!
Newcastle United vs Burnley
A couple of Newcastle corners in quick succession come to nothing as they press for a second goal that will likely put this game beyond Burnley's reach.
Newcastle United vs Burnley
Of the 13 previous instances of a team scoring eight goals in a Premier League match, only one has then gone on and lost their next match (W9 D3) – that was Newcastle in September 1999 against Leeds United. None have ever failed to score in their next game, with Liverpool in September 1989 the last to do that in the top-flight, following up a 9-0 win over Crystal Palace with a 0-0 draw with Norwich City.
Newcastle United vs Burnley
Substitution Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira Sandro Tonali
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