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
Good work from Fraser sees the winger track back to hassle Armstrong, who inadvertently knocks the ball behind for a goal-kick. Respite for Newcastle.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
A Salisu long throw comes to nothing, but Fraser overhits a pass towards Willock on the counter and Saints have the ball once more.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
Burn is unsurprisingly up highest to meet Ward-Prowse's corner, but Saints keep the pressure on down the left.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
Newcastle just about deal with a deep cross from the right, with Fraser eventually clear, but Saints build again down the left and Krafth blocks Walker-Peters' centre behind.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
Newcastle have sought to play out from the back in recent weeks but are not enjoying the constant pressure from Saints. When Guimaraes wins a free-kick, Dubravka goes long and the ball is soon coming back.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
KICK-OFF: Southampton get the game restarted through Armstrong.
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