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
First Half ends, Newcastle United 1, Aston Villa 0.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Tyrone Mings.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Newcastle United. Paul Dummett replaces Javier Manquillo because of an injury.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa) header from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by John McGinn with a cross following a corner.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. John McGinn (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Philippe Coutinho.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Calum Chambers (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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