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. Lewis Dunk (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

5 March 2022 16:28

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Dan Burn.

5 March 2022 16:28

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Attempt blocked. Neal Maupay (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Leandro Trossard.

5 March 2022 16:28

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Solly March.

5 March 2022 16:24

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Attempt missed. Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right following a set piece situation.

5 March 2022 16:22

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

5 March 2022 16:22

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Substitution, Newcastle United. Allan Saint-Maximin replaces Jacob Murphy.

5 March 2022 16:22

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

5 March 2022 16:22

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

5 March 2022 16:21

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Foul by Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion).

5 March 2022 16:21