Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Manchester 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.

Newcastle can take another big step towards sealing Champions League qualification when they host Manchester United in the Premier League this afternoon.Eddie Howe’s side recorded a comfortable win over relegation threatened Leicester on Monday night to move level on points with Chelsea as the race to claim a place at Europe’s top table for next season heats up.

Man City, Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are amongst the other clubs in the race for a Champions League place.