Southampton vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Southampton face Newcastle United 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:
Southampton vs Newcastle United
Brilliant from Burn! A searching cross from the left swings in towards the Newcastle goal, and the defender throws himself at the ball to flick a header behind for a corner.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
As the half is wearing on, it is becoming evident Newcastle are playing a slightly different shape – one they have trialled a couple of times in recent matches. Guimaraes is deep next to Shelvey with Willock ahead of them in a 4-4-1-1.
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The assessment of Guimaraes would suggest he took a blow to the head, but the medical staff are happy for him to continue.
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Guimaraes is still finding his feet but does not lack confidence. He attempts to dribble out from inside his own box before eventually hacking clear under pressure. Moments later, he goes down in the middle of the pitch and the game is stopped.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
Newcastle need to get to half-time. They have been far below their best and need a chance to reset with the game still level.
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Schar has already received treatment once and goes down again as Lascelles warms up on the touchline. The physio is not called on this time, though.
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CROSSBAR! What a hit! Shelvey challenges Armstrong to prevent him shooting in a great position, but the ball pops up instead for Adams, who thunders an outstanding effort high past Dubravka, only for it to bounce away off the bar. The goalkeeper did not have time to move.
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Having restored parity so brilliantly, Newcastle are struggling to push Saints back again. Those in change blue shirts cannot get out.
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