Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Brighton & Hove Albion 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:
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Newcastle United 1, Brighton and Hove Albion 0. Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner following a fast break.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Shane Duffy tries a through ball, but Tariq Lamptey is caught offside.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Danny Welbeck (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Pascal Groß with a cross following a set piece situation.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Joël Veltman (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Joël Veltman (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Leandro Trossard (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
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