Newcastle vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Joelinton goal secures Magpies win
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Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Southampton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent.
Newcastle start off their campaign after an injury-plagued 2023-24 season where they competed in all competitions. But this season they have not qualified for European football and can be firmly focused on their Premier League fortunes.
The Magpies have been linked to the likes of Marc Guehi, and reportedly have put in offers for the Crystal Palace defender, but there have not been any new arrivals of note on Tyneside.
Southampton have returned to the top flight at the first time of asking having been in the Championship last season and face a daunting task with a trip to St James’ Park.
Follow all the live action in the blog below.
Newcastle United vs Southampton
Substitution Jacob Kai Murphy Emil Henry Kristoffer Krafth
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Yellow Card Benjamin Anthony Brereton Díaz
Newcastle United vs Southampton
Newcastle marksman Isak has scored 13 Premier League goals so far in 2024, including 11 in his last 12 appearances. Will he be the man to break the deadlock for the Magpies at St. James’ Park today?
Newcastle United vs Southampton
A Newcastle free-kick is delivered into the box by captain Guimaraes. The ball falls to Schar who strikes from inside the box, but his effort is deflected behind for a corner kick.
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Armstrong gets the ball with the back to the goal and finding himself with some space, the Southampton striker turns and tries his luck from distance. However, his shot whistles over the Newcastle goal!
Newcastle United vs Southampton
Martin's Southampton were the side that enjoyed the highest average possession (66.1%) in the Championship last season. And their display so far is anything to go by, they look very much capable of holding on their own in the Premier League.
Newcastle United vs Southampton
Aribo leads the counterattack for Southampton as he drives forward with the ball before feeding Brereton on the left. The debutant tries to find Armstrong in the middle, but Hall is there to make a crucial interception for Newcastle.
Newcastle United vs Southampton
Just a reminder that Newcastle scored in all 19 of their Premier League home games last season. It is not an easy job to keep them quiet at St. James' Park but Southampton are doing a solid job so far in their Premier League opener!
Newcastle United vs Southampton
Southampton have really taken the game to the home side in the early exchanges and have enjoyed 61% possession so far -- something for Howe to ponder!
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