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
Burn clears again after Saints go short with the corner before crossing. It is only half away, however, and the home side are soon back on top.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
Wonderful work from Armstrong! He dances through Newcastle challenges on the left and gets into the area, before crossing low across the face of goal. Burn stretches to clear.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
The game is becoming a little stretched. Fraser wants a foul when he goes down on the Newcastle left, before the Magpies are furious there is no offside given against Broja at the other end. Saints look to settle things down a little.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
Guimaraes has been sloppy on a couple of occasions and fails to find Targett when Newcastle have a man over on the left. The full debutant works hard to win possession back, though.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
Saints are in the ascendancy now. The goal had been coming and they will be looking to add to their lead while Newcastle are on the ropes.
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