Untidy lineout from Sarries but they hold onto the ball and the forwards smash it up

Farrell with a nice kick into the 22 of Falcons but Tait is back to clear

Falcons form the maul before Takulua dummies the box kick and snipes. A phase later he does box kick

Maitland contests well but he knocks the ball into touch and Newcastle opt for the lineout

Farrell gets the game underway

Newcastle Falcons have never won at Allianz Park

The two sides make their way out and we prepare for kick off

Newcastle Falcons have been forced to make a late change: Andrew Davidson has pulled out with injury, his place in the team is taken by Calum Green. The bench is unaffected.

Team News | Liam Williams has been withdrawn due to a tight hamstring (precautionary measure).

Alex Lewington comes in on the wing and Matt Gallagher on to the bench.

Gooday and welcome to this Premiership clash between Saracens and Newcastle. Saracens currently sit second on the overall log while Newcastle are at the bottom of the table and will look to continue their winning run of form. Twelve of the Saracens 23 for this clash have come through the club's Academy showing the strength and depth of the side. I'm Jared and I will be providing you with live updates as they happen.