Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage of this opening Premier League weekend clash between Newcastle and Southampton. Both sides have aspirations of European qualification this season, with Southampton already in the Europa League after last season's fine campaign. This is a tough opening day assignment for Ronald Koeman, just days after their Europa League second leg game against Vitesse Arnhem.
Premier League / Matchday 1
St James' Park / 09.08.2015
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- P. Cissé(42')
- G. Wijnaldum(48')
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Updated 09/08/2015 at 15:29 GMT+1
28'
Sissoko gets around Yoshida and picks out Cisse, but he takes a terrible first chance and the chance is gone - somehow they get a corner out of it.
27'
In fact, McClaren is making his way down from the stands to the technical area before we've even played 30 minutes. Clearly feels he needs to get his message across.
26'
How will Steve McClaren's Newcastle respond? A test for his new squad.
25'
That goal appears to have shocked Newcastle, who had started the game fairly well.
24'
GOAL! Newcastle 0-1 Southampton: Pelle scores for Southampton! He's hardly had a touch in the game but opens his account for the season with a towering header. Credit to Cédric Soares, whose cross from the right was perfect.
23'
Yoshida this time is penalised for handball - but no yellow for the Japanese player.
22'
Newcastle claiming a penalty as Coloccini's shot appears to strike an arm. Nothing given.
21'
Cédric Soares is a lucky boy. Already on a yellow, he fouls Haidara - and the referee does him a favour by not pulling out a second yellow.
20'
Obertan is causing Southampton problems on the wing and he forces another throw in dangerous territory. Obertan needs a big season given the attacking reinforcements the Magpies have brought in.
18'
Ambitious effort by Tadic, who lets fly from 25 yards. Krul gets a hand to it to concede a Southampton corner.
17'
Quick free-kick catches Saints napping as Janmaat strides forward. He finds Sissoko, but his pass is cut out, much to the disappointment of the home fans.
16'
Chance at the other end for Cisse, but the Newcastle forward's strike is straight at Stekelenburg.
15'
Southampton starting to settle here and Cedric Soares makes a good run into the box, is played in by Tadic - but Krul makes a good save.
13'
A very even and very competitive start here.
12'
Tadic takes too long to control the ball, Wijnaldum collects and drives forward but he's dragged to the ground by Cedric Soares, who goes into the book.
11'
Wanyama fouls Colback and the referee has a word. Quite a few big tackles flying in.
10'
A high tempo start to this one.
9'
Another great run by Sissoko, who drives forward down the right with pace and power - but this time his cross doesn't find a black and white shirt and Saints clear.
7'
Obertan getting fouled a lot at the moment. This time Tadic is the guilty party.
6'
CHANCE! Sissoko creates the chance with a driving run and cut back to debutant Wijnaldum, but the Dutchman's shot is blocked by Davis. Could so easily have been a debut goal.
5'
Janmaat gets into a good position on the right but just pokes his pass too far ahead of Sissoko.