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
Goal! Newcastle United 1, Aston Villa 1. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) header from very close range to the bottom right corner.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Offside, Aston Villa. Philippe Coutinho tries a through ball, but Ollie Watkins is caught offside.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Philippe Coutinho (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lucas Digne.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Dan Burn (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Fraser with a cross.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Matthew Cash.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Emil Krafth.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by John McGinn.
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