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
Thanks for joining our commentary this afternoon. Until next time, goodbye.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
As debate continues over the future of the club, Chelsea are scheduled to be in action against Lille in the second leg of their Champions League round-of-16 clash on Wednesday on the road. Newcastle face Everton in their next outing at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Thursday.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Kai Havertz's late strike handed Chelsea a valuable 1-0 win over Newcastle United in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. The German produced a sublime touch and finish from Jorginho's cross to deliver the three points for the Blues on what was a frustrating afternoon for the home side. Newcastle will feel mightily aggrieved as Havertz could have seen red for an elbow on Dan Burn in the first half, while Jacob Murphy should have been awarded a penalty after he was brought down in the box by Trevoh Chalobah. The decisions went the way of the Blues and it turned out to be a vital factor in the outcome of the contest.
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OFF THE BAR! Havertz surges down the right flank in the dying stages and fires at goal. Dubravka makes a stop, but the ball travels towards goal off the hands of the keeper. Fortunately for Dubravka it hits the bar and falls for Lascelles to clear.
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