Follow live coverage as Southampton face Newcastle United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Southampton FC 1 - 3 Newcastle United FC
Southampton vs Newcastle United
17:01Newcastle get back to winning ways right away, but were made to work for it at St. Mary's. They fell behind inside 10 minutes, but recovered quickly wit ha double from Isak later in the first half. A third was added a few minutes into the second period as they were able to hold off Southampton and continue their dominant record against the Saints, who lose once again. The xG at full-time reads 2.87 - 0.76 in the Magpies' favour. Thank you for tuning into this live text commentary between Southampton and Newcastle, which ends 3-1 to the visitors. All the very best, and until the next time.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:56FULL-TIME: SOUTHAMPTON 1-3 NEWCASTLE
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:56Willock cuts in with his right foot and has a hit from distance. It did not miss by much, with McCarthy a bit concerned with that shot.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:56Archer wriggles into the Newcastle box and is able to have a go. His shot, however, goes over the bar, making it a goal-kick for Newcastle.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:54Longstaff is the final player to come onto the pitch in this game, taking Murphy's place.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:54Livramento has a go from distance after McCarthy punches out the corner. The shot was well hit, but just missed the target.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:53Almiron does very well to drive into the box, beating a few Southampton players before trying to get a cross in. Unfortunately for him, McCarthy comes out and denies him. Newcastle get a corner out of it though.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:48Substitution Joseph Oluwaseyi Temitope Ayodele-Aribo Adam David Lallana
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:48Substitution James Patrick Bree Ryan Fraser
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:48After speaking with his VAR officails, the goal is called back as Fernandes was offside at the time McCarthy played the ball to him. Newcastle escape there as they really fell asleep.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:47The VAR Is taking a look at this to see whether Fernandes was actually onside. It is quite tight, and the goal could be chalked off here.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:45Assist Alex Simon McCarthy
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:44Goal Mateus Gonçalo Espanha Fernandes
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:44There have been several sloppy passes from Newcastle over the last few minutes, as they have given the ball away quite a few times in the last couple of moments. There is still a bit of time left for Southampton, so they might want to avoid doing that.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:39It is a double change for Newcastle, as Guimaraes is taken off and replaced by Miley.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:38Substitution Alexander Isak Joseph George Willock
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:38Southampton have another corner, but nothing comes of it. Even with the second phase delivery by Walker-Peters, they still cannot put in a good shot on target.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:36Onuachu gets into the box and almost is able to get a shot off. Unfortunately for him, someone is there to block the attempt. Newcastle escape there, as they were nearly cut open.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:35It is looking unlikely now that Southampton will be able to avoid defeat here, as they have created next to nothing in the second 45. While they have had three shots on target this half, the xG combines for 0.29. In comparison, Newcastle's is 0.98.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:33Onuachu gets fouled by Schar in the middle of the park, giving Southampton an opportunity to go forward. Schar does stay down for a moment, as he appears to have gotten a stray arm to the face.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:28Murphy looked to try and get a cross in, but Harwood-Bellis is there to get his body in the way and deny him the chance.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:25A counter from Newcastle see them get the ball into the box, as Joelinton has a go from about 12 yards out. Bednarek is able to get back and deny the Brazilian international as McCarthy was beaten there.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:25In what was Southampton's first true chance of the second half, Fernandes gets a shot off, but Dubravka is equal to it, making a fairly straightforward stop.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:25Archer gets into the action right away and picks out Bree. The latter miscontrols the ball though, putting it into touch, giving Newcastle a goal-kick.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:20Archer comes on for Armstrong as Juric makes a double change in an attempt to turn things around.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:20Schar gets forward there, and tries to keep the deep ball in play so someone can tap it home. Unfortunately for the Swiss international, no one is there to convert the chance.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:20Substitution Ryan Phelim Manning Yukinari Sugawara
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:20Murphy is incredibly unlucky not to add a fourth there for Newcastle. He has a hit from outside of the box, and despite beating McCarthy, he cannot beat the post. Another lucky break for Southampton there.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:14Newcastle go forward once more, iwht Isak, Guimaraes and Gordon all combining. The number 10 is the one to have a shot, but he has no power behind it at all, making it an easy save for McCarthy.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:11GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLL NEWCASTLE, they have found a third. Tonali breaks in and is all alone as he beats McCarthy with aplomb. The Italian is found by Gordon and makes no mistake to make it 3-1 for the Magpies.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:11Assist Anthony Michael Gordon
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:10A corner is punched initially by Dubravka, but it does not go far enough. Harwood-Bellis tries an over-head kick from the penalty spot, and forces an acrobatic stop from the Newcastle goalkeeper. It is a huge save, keeping the guests in front.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:07One of the assistant coaches for Southampton received a yellow card for going a bit too far with his complaints.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
16:06And the second half is under way. Can Southampton turn things around, or will Newcastle hold onto their result?
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:56Going into the second period, Southampton will have to try and continue to get forward. Bree showed his quality with that cross which led to the goal. If they can do more of that, there is certainly hope that the Saints can get something from this game. As for Newcastle, they have carved the more dangerous opportunities, with the xG reading 1.66 to 0.30 in their favour. There is not much for them to change, other than continue how they are going.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:53It is half-time at the St. Mary's, as Newcastle overturn an early deficit. They have been on top for most of the opening 45 minutes, despite going down after 10 minutes. But after that, Isak stole the show. He first converted a penalty, then minutes later, he converted a one-on-one to give Newcastle the lead. Southampton have had pockets of possession, but outside of the goal, they have not created a ton to talk about. That is something they will want to improve upon in the second half.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:51HALF-TIME: SOUTHAMPTON 1-2 NEWCASTLE
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:49Manning tries to get another cross into the box, but Dubravka comes out and catches the attempted cross. That ends the attack for Southampton, who to their credit, have tried to get back into the game.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:46Walker-Peters goes into the box and meets Manning's cross. The looping header gos wide of the mark and out for a Newastle goal-kick.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:45Schar is the first player to get his head on a Newcastle free-kick, but he is offside. The play is blown dead just as Gordon grabs the ball and tries to create another chance.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:44Bree whips in a decent cross into the box, but fails to pick out a Southampton player. Burn gets to the ball first, heading it out for a throw-in.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:41Guimaraes tried to pick out a team-mate in the box, but his attempt goes horribly off. McCarthy calls off his defender to let the bal go out for a Southampton goal-kick.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:40Southampton finally get to enjoy some possession in their attacking third. Once again, nothing comes of it, but at least they are able to get some time out of their defensive third.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:36Southampton continue to give away the ball in the midfield third as Murphy finds Isak once more. The Swede is taken out wide, but still gets a shot on target. This time, McCarthy is equal to it, thwarting the striker.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:36Isak tries to slip in Murphy, but he puts too much on the pass. McCarthy is able to come out and grab the ball unchallenged.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:31Assist Jacob Kai Murphy
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:30Goal Alexander Isak
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:30Some lovely stuff from Newcastle there as Isak and Guimaraes connect on a one-two before the former has a shot on goal. McCarthy blocks the ball up into the air before being able to grab it
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:26Penalty Goal Alexander Isak
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:26The referee heads over to the monitor and after a few glances, he comes back to the field and reverses his decision. It is a penalty to Newcastle.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:25The VAR is having a look at the last play, as it looks like Isak might have been fouled in the process of trying to get a shot off.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:24Guimaraes finds Isak, who was in a great position to have a shot on goal. Aribo gets back and gets in the way of the Swede having a hit on goal.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:23The game's first yellow card goes to Fernandes, who chops down Livramento on the wing, stopping him from going forward.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:21Guimaraes is the first to get his head on the corner, but Onuachu ensures that his the Brazilian's header does not go on target. It goes out for another Newcastle corner.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:19Newcastle go forward, as Murphy tries to get one through a crowd of Southampton players. It is blocked and goes out for a corner kick.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:17Armstrong tries again, as the ball is played into him. A smart turn opens up a bit of space for him to have a hit. The shot goes well over, failing to test Dubravka.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:17Armstrong has a shot on target as he cuts in and lets fly. His attempt is easily saved by Dubravka, who had no troubles in denying the striker.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:17Southampton try the other wing now, as Harwood-Bellis gets forward from his centre-back role. But the pass to him was mishit, and goes out for a Newcastle goal-kick.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:11Assist James Patrick Bree
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:10Goal Jan Kacper Bednarek
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:10Southampton finally had a brief spell of possession as they were able to take a bit of pressure off themselves. Unfortuantely for them, it led to nothing as they failed to get a shot on goal.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:08Southampton give away the ball in the middle of the park and nearly live to regret it. Joelinton goes forward and gets a shot off. However, the shot goes well over the bar and Southampton get a goal-kick.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:06Newcastle have come out attacking, as Gordon tries to pick out Isak in the box. However, there are enough red and white shirts back that the cross gets cut out and cleared.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:04Joelinton is nearly perfectly played in, but Harwood-Bellis comes across to break up the pass. It is a corner to the guests.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
15:02We are off, and less than 30 seconds in, Onuachu brings down Tonali in the middle of the field for a Newcastle free-kick.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
14:59We are just about to get under way at the St. Mary's, as the teams and match officials walk out to the field. Sit back and enjoy this live text commentary between Southampton and Newcastle.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
14:59This head-to-head has been one-sided of late, with Newcastle winning seven of the last eight competitive matches between the pair across all competitions, including the last six. Earlier this season, a Joelinton goal just before the half separated the two as Howe's side prevailed 1-0. Southampton's last victory in this H2H came four and a half years ago, as a goal in each half saw them win 2-0. Four of the Saints' six points this term have come at home, including their sole win. As for the Magpies, they have won their last three Premier League away games, picking up 18 points on their travels.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
14:49Despite last weekend's reverse, there is only one change in the Newcastle starting lineup, and that come in central defence. Botman drops to the bench, with Schar taking his place to partner with Burn. Given the Magpies' very impressive run of late, perhaps it is too early to consider making wholesale changes after one loss.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
14:44There are four changes to the Southampton side who lost 3-2 at Nottingham Forest last time out, with the most notable change coming in goal. Aaron Ramsdale is struggling with an injury, and misses out. McCarthy comes in to replace the 26-year-old. That was the only forced change for Juric's squad. Nigerian striker Onuachu also comes into the 11 today having scored one of Southampton's goals last weekend.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
14:33SUBS: Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, William Osula, Nick Pope, Miguel Almiron, Lloyd Kelly, Joe Willock, Sean Longstaff, Lewis Miley
Southampton vs Newcastle United
14:33NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): Martin Dubravka; Lewis Hall, Dan Burn, Fabian Schar, Tino Livramento; Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes; Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Jacob Murphy
Southampton vs Newcastle United
14:33SUBS: Flynn Downes, Will Smallbone, Adam Lallana, Joe Lunley, Nathan Wood, Yukinari Sugawara, Cameron Archer, Ryan Fraser, Armel Bella-Kotchap
Southampton vs Newcastle United
14:30SOUTHAMPTON (3-4-1-2): Alex McCarthy; Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jan Bednarek, James Bree; Ryan Manning, Joe Aribo, Lesley Ugochukwu, Kyle Walker-Peters; Mateus Fernandes; Adam Armstrong, Paul Onuachu
Southampton vs Newcastle United
14:30It has been a disastrous campaign for Southampton, who sit rock bottom of the league standings. The Saints have just six points from 22 matches, and have not won in the Premier League in nearly three months. It is 12 league matches without victory for Ivan Juric's men, losing 10 in that run, including their last four. In contrast, things have gone a lot better for Newcaslte, sitting in sixth spot. The Magpies enjoyed nine successive victories across all competitions - including six in the Prem - before a stunning 4-1 reverse last weekend at home to Bournemouth. Still, Eddie Howe's men will be favoured to get back to winning ways in this clash.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
14:30Hello to one and all, and welcome to this live text commentary for the Premier League match between Southampton and Newcastle United from the St. Mary's Stadium. Kick-off is a little under 45 minutes away, but stay tuned as there is still much to add before a ball is kicked.
Southampton vs Newcastle United
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