Jeff Hendrick's late equaliser couldn't save Newcastle, who were booed at full time. They drew 1-1 at Rotherham after less than two weeks of pre-season.After eight minutes, the Magpies led but Dwight Gayle couldn't turn Jamal Lewis’ cross home. The Millers took control with Michael Smith's magnificent header just moments later.Callum Wilson responded by firing wide, before Sean Longstaff shot over twice and Newcastle was left with loud applause from their fans at the half-time.Image: South Yorkshire draw - More than 1,600 Newcastle supporters watchedGayle was unable to find a way from another cross just moments into the second period, while Federico Fernandez had his header stopped by Rotherham goalkeeper Viktor Johansson.Highlights from Newcastle's preseason friendly at Rotherham.As time was running out, Matty Langstaff won the visitors a corner. Hendrick headed Newcastle level. However, that wasn't enough to silence the 1,600 Newcastle fans who were in South Yorkshire.The magic of Mahrez helps City get past PrestonImage: City took the lead against Preston thanks to Riyad Mahrez's fantastic free kickManchester City started their pre-season campaign with a win over Preston of 2-0. This side featured a lot of first-teamers.Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias and Riyad Maharez were all part of the squad. The Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez was the first to score for the hosts. He scored an excellent free kick to open the scoring.Youngster Cole Palmer was unable to convert a superb Mahrez delivery goalwards just before the half-time break, when Pep Guardiola switched his entire outfield team.The Premier League champions did not let that stop them from impressing against Championships visitors. Samuel Edozie fired an early warning shot just 11 minutes after the break.He made no mistakes with his second chance minutes later when James McAtee teed him up. The forward showed great composure to double City’s lead.Although Preston was unable to cause any problems for the hosts' young defence, there was one concern for the hosts: Cieran Slicker, goalkeeper, was injured before the end of the first period.Cardiff beaten by Southampton in WalesImage: Che Adams was present at the double as Southampton cruised to victory at Cardiff.Southampton performed admirably to defeat Cardiff with a convincing 4-0 win in Cardiff. Che Adams scored twice and Southampton won.Theo Walcott, who returned to his boyhood club this summer on a permanent contract, made the visitors lead before MoussaDjenepo doubled it with a sensational second.Nathan Tella then teed Adams up, who raced through the Cardiff goal and beat Dillon Phillips with a charming dink.Adams scored Southampton's fourth and second goals, even though he only came on in the 62nd minutes, when Phillips was being played through.Other...Bournemouth was defeated 2-1 by Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium. Ike Ugbo's late goal gave the Blues victory for the first time since the Champions League final.0:31 Watch how Chelsea beat Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium.Dominic Solanke almost gave the hosts the lead, but Callum Hudson-Odoi made a smart stop from Mark Travers following a pass from Danny Drinkwater. This was a rare start for Blues.David Brooks missed a second half sitter, but Emiliano Marcondes soon made up for it with a free header, before ArmandoBroja scored from close-range shortly after. Ugbo was left to score the winning goal.Image: In their 2-1 win at Bournemouth, Ike Ugbo was the late winner.Championship newcomers Blackpool were defeated 1-0 at Bloomfield Road by Burnley, with Bobby Thomas (20), scoring the winning goal in Lancashire.The Clarets did better against their neighbors, with Lewis Richardson (left) and Anthony Gomez Mancini (right) putting in strong performances.Richardson was denied the opener twice before Dwight McNeil (subject to ongoing interest from Everton) got close with a long range drive.Both teams were very different when Thomas scored with 15 minutes remaining. He nodded home a header at the backpost to give Sean Dyche's side victory.Crystal Palace and London rivals Charlton were drawn 2-2 at Selhurst Park, as Eagles fans saw new boss Patrick Vieira's team on home soil.Jesurun Raksakyi opened the scoring for the hosts, but Jayden Stockley's tap in levelled matters before half-time.Scott Banks gave them the lead with 15 minutes left, but Josh Davison secured a draw for the Addicks late in the game.Watford overcame a second-minute crisis to salvage a 1-1 draw at Stevenage. The game was called off with just a minute remaining due to Dapo Mebude's bad-looking injury.Image: Danny Rose, an ex-Spurs player and England defender, was seen in front of Watford fans in the 1-1 draw at StevenageVisitors were only to blame for their early fall behind. Jamie Reid picked Craig Cathcart’s mistake across his box and fired home.The Hornets were level at halftime thanks to Ken Sema's equaliser, but they didn't deserve much from their first-half performance. However, the Hornets improved with a series of substitutes in the second half.The night ended in a disappointing manner with Mebude being stretchered off after a tough challenge late on and the full-time whistle blowing with less than a minute left.Leeds United won at Guiseley in non-league play, with a team dominated by U23 players.Crysencio Sommerville scored a penalty. Sam Greenwood, Charlie Allen and Charlie Allen were also on the Whites' radar.
