Brentford vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Brentford Community Stadium
Follow live coverage as Brentford face Southampton in the Premier League today.
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:
Brentford vs Southampton
Brentford suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United on Monday, meaning that the club can not entirely relax about their Premier League status for next season. Results elsewhere will have just made the Bees a tad anxious to get the one more victory that will ensure that they will remain in the top flight. Thomas Frank's men are unbeaten in their last three matches at home, playing out a 0-0 draw against Tottenham last time out. Brentford will be keen to continue their impressive home record.
Brentford vs Southampton
Good afternoon and welcome to the live commentary of the Premier League clash between Brentford and Southampton at the Brentford Community Stadium.
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