PREMIER SPORTS will be providing live coverage of this evening's pre-season friendly between Newcastle United and Benfica in Lisbon.

The Magpies are taking on Benfica for the Eusebio Cup at the Estadio da Luz, with the game due to kick off at 8pm.

It initially appeared as though there would be no TV coverage or streaming of the game in the UK, but Premier Sports have stepped in to provide coverage.

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The game is now being screened live on Sky channel 412, Virgin channel 551, the Premier Player and via Amazon Prime.

Customers can subscribe from £9.99 from Premier Sports' subscription site.