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Newcastle vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Joelinton goal secures Magpies win

Follow all the action from St. James' Park

Luke Baker
Saturday 17 August 2024 12:01 EDT
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Fabian Schar was sent off against Southampton
Fabian Schar was sent off against Southampton (REUTERS)

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Southampton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent.

Newcastle start off their campaign after an injury-plagued 2023-24 season where they competed in all competitions. But this season they have not qualified for European football and can be firmly focused on their Premier League fortunes.

The Magpies have been linked to the likes of Marc Guehi, and reportedly have put in offers for the Crystal Palace defender, but there have not been any new arrivals of note on Tyneside.

Southampton have returned to the top flight at the first time of asking having been in the Championship last season and face a daunting task with a trip to St James’ Park.

Follow all the live action in the blog below.

Newcastle United vs Southampton

Substitution Jacob Kai Murphy Emil Henry Kristoffer Krafth

17 August 2024 15:31

Newcastle United vs Southampton

Red Card Fabian Lukas Schär

17 August 2024 15:29

Newcastle United vs Southampton

Yellow Card Benjamin Anthony Brereton Díaz

17 August 2024 15:28

Newcastle United vs Southampton

Newcastle marksman Isak has scored 13 Premier League goals so far in 2024, including 11 in his last 12 appearances. Will he be the man to break the deadlock for the Magpies at St. James’ Park today?

17 August 2024 15:28

Newcastle United vs Southampton

A Newcastle free-kick is delivered into the box by captain Guimaraes. The ball falls to Schar who strikes from inside the box, but his effort is deflected behind for a corner kick.

17 August 2024 15:26

Newcastle United vs Southampton

Armstrong gets the ball with the back to the goal and finding himself with some space, the Southampton striker turns and tries his luck from distance. However, his shot whistles over the Newcastle goal!

17 August 2024 15:25

Newcastle United vs Southampton

Martin's Southampton were the side that enjoyed the highest average possession (66.1%) in the Championship last season. And their display so far is anything to go by, they look very much capable of holding on their own in the Premier League.

17 August 2024 15:23

Newcastle United vs Southampton

Aribo leads the counterattack for Southampton as he drives forward with the ball before feeding Brereton on the left. The debutant tries to find Armstrong in the middle, but Hall is there to make a crucial interception for Newcastle.

17 August 2024 15:21

Newcastle United vs Southampton

Just a reminder that Newcastle scored in all 19 of their Premier League home games last season. It is not an easy job to keep them quiet at St. James' Park but Southampton are doing a solid job so far in their Premier League opener!

17 August 2024 15:18

Newcastle United vs Southampton

Southampton have really taken the game to the home side in the early exchanges and have enjoyed 61% possession so far -- something for Howe to ponder!

17 August 2024 15:16

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