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

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Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Aston Villa 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:

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

13 February 2022 15:50

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Attempt blocked. Joseph Willock (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin.

13 February 2022 15:50

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

13 February 2022 15:50

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Foul by Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa).

13 February 2022 15:50

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Leon Bailey (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

13 February 2022 15:48

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Offside, Aston Villa. Calum Chambers tries a through ball, but Danny Ings is caught offside.

13 February 2022 15:47

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

13 February 2022 15:46

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Substitution, Aston Villa. Carney Chukwuemeka replaces John McGinn.

13 February 2022 15:45

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

13 February 2022 15:45

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Attempt saved. Danny Ings (Aston Villa) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved.

13 February 2022 15:43