Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from St. James' Park
Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Crystal Palace 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 Crystal Palace
Schar's all over Zaha as he looks to dribble in-field, and the Palace forward is brought to ground before protesting for further action to be taken against the Magpies defender.
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
Saint-Maximin turns his back to goal with ther ball again as he looks to set off on another run, but he's quickly brought to ground by Ayew and wins a free-kick.
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
Zaha takes on his man again and looks to tee up Mitchell on his outside, but Guimaraes is back to dispossess him and win it back for Newcastle!
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
WIDE!!! Edouard intercepts a Newcastle pass and tees up Zaha, but the Ivorian drags his shot just inches wide of the far post!!! What a chance that was!!
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
The Eagles' corner wreaks havoc in the Newcastle box, with Andersen and Mateta both denied by blocks before it's hoofed clear!
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
Mateta almost has a clear run through on goal, but Burn sticks out a leg to knock the ball behind for a Palace corner.
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
After some risky passing at the back forces a rushed Guaita clearance, Newcastle come straight back and Saint-Maximin dribbles into the box, before losing his balance and then the ball.
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
Saint-Maximin chases Targett's long ball down the line, but fouls Andersen in the process and concedes a free-kick.
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
Guehi has really stepped up at the back for Palace, with the Eagles captain completing two blocks and three clearances, as well as winning the ball five times. He's also completed more touches and passes than any other Palace player, and won all of his duels. Leader.
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