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
Now, Newcastle have a corner kick at the other end, but Gordon's delivery is too close to McCarthy and the Southampton goalkeeper collects it comfortably.
Newcastle United vs Southampton
GOAL DISALLOWED! Southampton have the ball in the back of the net as Stephens turns in a shot from Smallbone. But the assistant referee has the flag up for offside straight away and rightly so!
Newcastle United vs Southampton
Newcastle wins a free-kick after Gordon is fouled wide on the left. Hall delivers the set-piece into the box, but Southampton clear their lines!
Newcastle United vs Southampton
Southampton have their first spell of major possession and Sugawara, making his debut, plays in a cross from the right which is headed back away from danger by the Newcastle defence.
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Newcastle goalkeeper Pope is given little time on the ball as he is pressed quickly by Saints striker Armstrong and almost concedes a corner kick!
Newcastle United vs Southampton
Newcastle are quick to take control of the game in the early stages and Livramento looks lively down the right wing and plays in a cross which is dealt with by the Southampton defence.
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KICK OFF! Referee Craig Pawson blows his whistle and we are up and running in this Premier League contest.
Newcastle United vs Southampton
Both sets of players are welcomed onto the field by an electric crowd at St. James’ Park as we are now moments away from the kick-off.
Newcastle United vs Southampton
38-year-old Martin gives Japan full-back Sugawara and Chile winger Brereton their Southampton debuts, but there is no place yet for Adam Lallana in the matchday squad. Armstrong, who was the Saints’ top scorer last season with 24 goals, features in the attack while new signings Taylor, Wood and Archer are also among the substitutes available for the Premier League newcomers today.
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