Newcastle United vs Leicester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Leicester City 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 Leicester City
Great tackle! Lookman almost gets away from Krafth in the box, but the Newcastle man pulls off a superb tackle to deny him. Dewsbury-Hall picks up the rebound, but his strike is well blocked.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City
Newcastle are yet to get going in this second half so far, they've struggled to get on the ball and are currently camped inside their own half, soaking up the Leicester pressure.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City
Good bit of pressure here by Leicester, with Daka unable to get a shot away, so he lays it off to Thomas, who then plays it to Dewsbury-Hall. However, his curling strike flies over the crossbar.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City
Wood scored Newcastle’s winner against Wolves last time out, and is looking to score in consecutive league games for the first time since joining the Magpies. Wood has scored four Premier League goals against his former side Leicester, only netting more against West Ham (7) and Wolves (6).
Newcastle United vs Leicester City
No changes at the break by either team, but it will be interesting to see how long either side leaves it before making any to try and win the game if it remains 1-1.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City
Saint-Maximin turns away from a Leicester defender on the edge of the box and fires a low effort towards goal, but he slips as he strikes the ball and it flies well wide.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City
Leicester did well at the start of the first half, but Newcastle looked the better side following their equaliser and created more chances. This one could go either way at the moment, with plenty of quality on the bench to change things if needed.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City
It's all level at the break between Newcastle and Leicester, with the Foxes taking an early lead on 19 minutes through Lookman, after a lovely set piece move. However, Newcastle rallied and Guimaraes made it 1-1 after half an hour, following a scramble in the six-yard box between himself and Schmeichel and Guimaraes flicked it into the back of the net. The goal was initially ruled out, but VAR instructed the referee to review the footage and a goal was subsequently awarded.
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