Southampton vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Southampton 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:
Southampton vs Newcastle United
Let's get the team news from St Mary's, where Saints fans might be buoyed by the line-ups...
Southampton vs Newcastle United
Meanwhile, Newcastle won at home to Brighton and Hove Albion, extending their unbeaten run to eight matches – the longest such sequence in the division. The Magpies have not lost since before Christmas but are missing key personnel for this game, the first of four straight away matches and three in eight days.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
Until the weekend, this looked like being a clash between two of the Premier League's form sides... then Southampton lost 4-0 at Aston Villa. Ralph Hasenhuttl's side will be looking to put things right after that shock defeat. They have a very strong home record.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
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Southampton vs Newcastle United
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