Brentford vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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
DISALLOWED GOAL! Armstrong latches on to Salisu's block of Eriksen's pass and produces a clinical finish past Raya. However, his celebrations are short lived as the flag is up for offside. Nothing is going Southampton's way in the first half.
Brentford vs Southampton
Southampton are still struggling to pick up Toney's movement from set-piece. He again latches on to a deep cross from Eriksen, but blazes his effort behind for a goal-kick.
Brentford vs Southampton
SAVE! Broja turns away from Sorensen on the edge of the Brentford box and fires at goal on his left foot, but Raya makes the save before gathering at the second attempt.
Brentford vs Southampton
Eriksen has provided three assists for Brentford in the Premier League (nine apps), one more than he registered for Inter Milan in 43 Serie A appearances (2).
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