Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Wolverhampton Wanderers 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 Wolverhampton Wanderers
The result means that Newcastle climb up to 14th, while Wolves remain in eighth.
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wood's penalty seals a 1-0 win for Newcastle. The hosts controlled the first half and they thought they had the lead when Wood scrambled in from close range, only for VAR to rule it out for offside. Wolves, meanwhile, defended with discipline but offered little going forward. The game finally opened up with 20 minutes to go and Newcastle finally took the lead when Wood won and converted a penalty. Silva went close to equalising for the visitors, but it was a disappointing night for Wolves as they failed to find an equaliser.
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Saint-Maximin slaloms away on a mazy run, before hitting a tame shot straight at Sa.
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Neto and Cundle combine before the latter threads a throughball in search of Silva, only for Dubravka to claim it.
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Four minutes of stoppage time are added as Wolves continue to hunt for an equaliser.
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Boly's clearance falls to Joelinton on the edge of the box, but his shot is straight at Sa.
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Jonny's 20-yard strike is comfortably gathered by Dubravka.
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