Newcastle United vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Arsenal 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 Arsenal
Newcastle United vs Arsenal
The Magpies have won just two of their last 20 Premier League games on a Monday before this match, but look to be on their way to another here.
Newcastle United vs Arsenal
A Martinelli cross from the left causes havoc in the Newcastle box, but the hosts are eventually able to scramble it clear.
Newcastle United vs Arsenal
Wilson spots Ramsdale off his line, and tries a spectacular half-volleyed effort from 40 yards out. The former Sheffield United keeper scrambles back but is fortunate, as the ball goes wide of the right post.
Newcastle United vs Arsenal
Pepe tries to find Martinelli with a deep cross, but it's well overhit and the ball flies out for a goal-kick.
Newcastle United vs Arsenal
Pepe gives the ball away and Newcastle have a two on one with Fraser and Murphy. However, Murphy's driven shot is pushed wide by Ramsdale for a corner.
Newcastle United vs Arsenal
The Gunners really need all three points here, but will have to make a dramatic late comeback if that's going to happen. Can they pull it off?
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