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
Chalobah pulls the shirt of Murphy in the box and the sends the winger to the deck. The referee points only for a corner, much to the dismay of the visitors.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Werner's epitomises his time at Chelsea in one move. Christensen launches a perfect ball over the top for the German, who is onside. However, he fails to control the ball when through on goal and it trickles into the hands of Dubravka.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Mount sends another poor delivery into the Newcastle box and although there is a slice by Lascelles, Dubravka gathers on his line.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Rudiger drives into the box down the left flank and he wins a corner for the hosts off the legs of Schar.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Burn gets across on the left flank for the visitors to block a cross from Ziyech after a fast break from the Blues led by Kante.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Newcastle have failed to win all six of their previous away Premier League games vs Chelsea when drawing 0-0 at half time (D1 L5).
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Mount wastes the free-kick for the home side as he launches his delivery behind for a goal-kick.
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