Everton vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Everton 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:
Everton vs Newcastle United
Everton remain in 17th, but more importantly, they move three points clear of the relegation zone. Newcastle remain in 14th.
Everton vs Newcastle United
Iwobi's dramatic late winner snatches a precious three points for Everton. This game didn't get going until late in the second half: Newcastle were largely in control of the first 70 minutes, but struggled to create clear chances. However, once Allan was sent off for a high, late lunge, the game opened up. Newcastle went close with a number of opportunities before Iwobi broke away in the 99th minute to snatch a precious win against the run of play and secure a 1-0 victory.
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