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
Attempt missed. Chris Wood (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Joseph Willock.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
John McGinn (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Joelinton (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Goal! Newcastle United 1, Aston Villa 0. Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the high centre of the goal.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Penalty Newcastle United. Joseph Willock draws a foul in the penalty area.
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