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
BLOCK! Ward-Prowse goes for power with his strike, but launches his effort straight into the Brentford wall that stands firm before the Bees clear the danger.
Brentford vs Southampton
Sorsensen is right on the back of Adam Armstrong as he tries to turn on the edge of the box. The referee awards a free-kick to the visitors in a dangerous position, which will surely have Ward-Prowse licking his lips.
Brentford vs Southampton
Brentford are unbeaten in 10 matches in the Premier League when scoring the opening goal, winning eight of those contests.
Brentford vs Southampton
OVER! Again the Saints have a good chance to get back into the game. Ajer fails to clear Ward-Prowse's cross into the box the Stuart Armstrong sends back into the middle. Walker-Peters makes a late run into the middle to connect, but he steers his header over the bar.
Brentford vs Southampton
Southampton are on the attack again as Redmond releases Ward-Prowse down the inside-right channel. The midfielder does well to hook it back into the middle, but Broja can only direct a harmless header at Raya.
Brentford vs Southampton
Substitution Yoane Wissa Pelenda Joshua Tunga Dasilva
Brentford vs Southampton
Southampton have conceded 12 goals in the first 15 minutes of the first half, more than any other team in the Premier League this season.
Brentford vs Southampton
SAVE! The Saints continue to look for a way back into the game. Broja has a fresh air swing at Redmond's cross before Ward-Prowse sees his curling strike from distance well held by a diving Raya.
Brentford vs Southampton
CHANCE! Ajer has to be alert at the back post to steer the ball away from Broja as the forward almost pounces on Walker-Peters' header across the face of goal.
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