Chelsea vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League updates
A general view of Elland Road
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Follow live coverage as Chelsea take on Newcastle United in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are defending champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola’s side are favorites to win it again boasting one of the best teams in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, having done so in the Champions League final last season and are hoping to add a domestic title to that won at Porto.
Liverpool were winners in 2020, ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to put them to the test at the end of the season too as Manchester United look to be back in the league. image of the title with the return of Cristiano Ronaldo. at his former club this summer.
It’s not just about the action at the top with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to defend against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We’ll bring you all of today’s game action and updates in the live blog below:
Chelsea v Newcastle United
Chelsea v Newcastle United
Yellow card Bruno Guimaraes Rodriguez Moura
Chelsea v Newcastle United
Chelsea v Newcastle United
Sarr is removed for the home side on the left flank and is replaced by Pulisic.
Chelsea v Newcastle United
MORE THAN! Longstaff lines up a blast from range, but he sends his effort just over the bar.
Chelsea v Newcastle United
HAVERTZ MUST SCORING! The German hangs on to a cross from Ziyech, but he can only get his head on Dubravka. Ziyech cuts from the right flank and delivers a precise cross down the middle. Havertz gets the wrong side of Lascelles to connect with his header, but he fails to beat the Newcastle keeper with his effort.
Chelsea v Newcastle United
Chelsea v Newcastle United
Chelsea v Newcastle United
The Blues’ possession is slow and heavy on the edge of Newcastle’s penalty area. The Magpies keep them at bay with relative ease.