Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Brighton & Hove Albion 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 Brighton & Hove Albion

Attempt saved. Leandro Trossard (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Solly March.

5 March 2022 16:38

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

5 March 2022 16:38

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Alexis Mac Allister replaces Steven Alzate.

5 March 2022 16:37

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Substitution, Newcastle United. Bruno Guimarães replaces Ryan Fraser.

5 March 2022 16:37

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Chris Wood.

5 March 2022 16:35

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Joelinton.

5 March 2022 16:35

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Shane Duffy.

5 March 2022 16:33

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Attempt blocked. Matt Targett (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

5 March 2022 16:33

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Neal Maupay (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

5 March 2022 16:31

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Martin Dúbravka.

5 March 2022 16:28