RECAP Newcastle United v St-Etienne: Steve Bruce on new boy Allan Saint-Maximin debut; £36m record-breaker Joelinton scores in St-Etienne win

The Premier League kicks off next weekend – can Newcastle United head into it with a win in their final pre-season clash of the summer.

By Liam Kennedy

Published 3rd Aug 2019, 11:55 BST

Updated 3rd Aug 2019, 19:05 BST

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: Joelinton of Newcastle United scores the opening goal during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Newcastle United and AS Saint - Etienne at St. James Park on August 03, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Ligue 1 St-Etienne are the visitors to St James’s Park this afternoon – and we will have LIVE coverage. Click refresh and scroll down for match action, team news and reaction.