Chelsea vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Stamford Bridge
Follow live coverage as Chelsea 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:
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Schar takes the free-kick, but he lofts his cross straight into the hands of Mendy in the Chelsea box. Not the best delivery from the defender.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Mount and Longstaff tussle for the ball in the middle of the park, but the Newcastle man gets the decision from the referee to win a free-kick.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Newcastle clear the free-kick from Ziyech before Rudiger brings down Murphy with a strong challenge.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Lascelles tries to put the pressure on Werner, but brings down the German with a loose challenge. Chelsea have a free-kick in a useful position.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Kante makes a break forward from the middle of the park and offloads towards Werner. However, the German loses out on the edge of the Newcastle box to Lascelles.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Chelsea have made a bright start to the contest and are looking to put the pressure on the Magpies at the back.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Rudiger connects with the resulting corner from Ziyech, but he guides his headed effort into the legs of Lascelles and wide.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Sarr sends Werner down the left flank and he looks for a cutback into the middle, but Schar diverts it behind for a corner.
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