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
There's no way out for Chelsea at the moment as the Magpies have them penned into their own half with their high press.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
CLOSE! Burn rises highest in the box to connect with a dangerous cross from Targett, but he glances his effort inches wide of the left post.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
WIDE! Mount goes for goal from a tight angle from the free-kick, but he whips his strike straight into the side-netting.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Almiron catches Sarr with a late challenge on the left edge of the box. Chelsea have a free-kick in a dangerous position.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
CHANCE! Havertz weaves his way into the right-inside channel and fires a low ball across the face of goal, but there's no one there to convert as it trickles agonsingly wide.
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