Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Thanks for joining us for live coverage of the 2-2 draw between Brighton and Hove Albion and Southampton in the Premier League.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
The point for the hosts means that they move up a place to 11th, but they miss the chance to move into the top half. They will travel to Wolves next as they look to get back in the winning column. The draw for the Saints keeps them in 13th place, and they'll host Crystal Palace next time out as they look for a strong finish to the season.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
The referee has blown the whistle on a lively game, with honours even after a 2-2 draw. It was the hosts who got off to the quick start, as Welbeck tapped a Cucurella cross home after just two minutes. After a lengthy delay for a serious injury to Livramento, the hosts' lead was then doubled as Salisu deflected a Trossard through-ball into the back of his own net. Ward-Prowse grabbed a goal back just before half-time with a superb free-kick, before he got his side back on level terms with a brilliant drive after a Romeu backheel in the 54th minute. Gross thought he had put his side back in front, as he fired home from 25 yards out with 12 minutes to play. However the linesman's flag went up and ruled it out, and a VAR check showed that he was indeed offside. Both teams pressed for a late winner, but neither could find one and the game finishes level.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
FULL-TIME: BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION 2-2 SOUTHAMPTON
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Bednarek gets in with an important header to nod a March cross away from danger, as he beats Welbeck to the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
The fourth official puts up his board, indicating that there will be four minutes of additional time at the end of this game.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Ward-Prowse goes for his hat-trick as he lets fly with a half-volley from distance, but he drags his effort a little and the ball goes well wide.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Romeu leaps highest to meet an Armstrong cross, but the Spaniard's header goes over. That was a decent chance for the visitors.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Sarmiento comes on in place of Maupay.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Walker-Peters lashes a left-footed shot well over the bar, after a cross was headed out to him.
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