Chelsea vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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
Sarr is withdrawn for the home side down the left flank and is replaced by Pulisic.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
OVER! Longstaff lines up a blast from distance, but he sends his effort narrowly over the bar.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
HAVERTZ HAS TO SCORE! The German latches on to a cross from Ziyech, but he can only place his header straight at Dubravka. Ziyech cuts in from the right flank and delivers a precise cross into the middle. Havertz gets the wrong side of Lascelles to connect with his header, but he fails to beat the Newcastle keeper with his effort.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
The possession from the Blues is slow and ponderous on the edge of the Newcastle box. The Magpies are keeping them at bay with relative ease.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Since 2003-04, the only previous occasion Chelsea have failed to land a shot on target in a Premier League game at Stamford Bridge was earlier this season vs Man City (September).
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Almiron latches on to a cutback from Manquillo, but lifts his effort over the bar from inside the box. However, the offside flag was raised anyway.
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