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Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from St. James' Park

Sports Staff
Wednesday 20 April 2022 16:45 BST
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A general view of St. James Park
A general view of St. James Park (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Crystal Palace 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 Crystal Palace

Shelvey looks to put Almiron in behind with a chip over the top, but Guehi steps in to shepherd the ball behind for a Palace goal-kick.

20 April 2022 21:08

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace

Gallagher catches Guimaraes late, but Newcastle carry on playing and the referee gives them the advantage.

20 April 2022 21:08

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace

WIDE!!! What a miss!!! Targett's long ball puts Wood in the clear, and although he has all the time and space in the world, he side-foots his shot wide of the goal! The flag does eventually go up, but regardless, he should've found the target there!

20 April 2022 21:06

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace

Palace’s defeat at Leicester last time out was their first defeat in six Premier League games. They last lost consecutive league matches in December 2021.

20 April 2022 21:04

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace

Palace break at speed and Edouard capitalises on Krafth's slip to race away on goal. He hesitates shooting though, and is dispossessed by Schar. Mitchell crosses back into the area, but Edouard is a fraction behind it and misses the ball!

20 April 2022 21:03

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace

Substitution Conor Gallagher Jean-Philippe Mateta

20 April 2022 21:03

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace

Substitution Cheikhou Kouyaté James McArthur

20 April 2022 21:03

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace

Targett crosses from the left and the ball's bouncing all over the Palace box. Almiron fires a shot towards goal, that smashes the outstretched arm of Kouyate! Newcastle players and fans alike call for a penalty, but the referee isn't convinced!

20 April 2022 21:02

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace

Saint-Maximin stands over the ball on the right touchline and pulls off a little dance in an effort to beat Kouyate! It's funny that's for sure, but neither ball nor defender are moved so rather ineffective!

20 April 2022 21:01

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace

Schlupp looks to pick out Olise with a wide diagonal pass, but it instead lands in the arms of Magpies boss Eddie Howe after floating over the sideline!

20 April 2022 20:59

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