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
There's not much happening at the end of the first half, with Newcastle edging possession, but not looking like doing much with it. A bit scrappy.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City
Plenty of time has been added on for either side to nick a goal before the break and go into half-time ahead. Newcastle look the more likely at the moment.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City
There will be a minimum of five minutes added time played at the end of the first half.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City
Guimaraes is the latest player to go down and receive some medical treatment, but the midfielder is back up on his feet in no time and will be fine to continue.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City
Decent effort! Joelinton gets into space in the box and should go for goal himself, but runs into trouble, so instead he turns and drills a cross into the six-yard box, which is met by Wood at the near post. However, his header flies well wide.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City
Leicester just need to string a few passes together now and regain their composure, as Newcastle have been on top since the equaliser and look dangerous in the attacking half.
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