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
WIDE! Perraud makes a dangerous break down the left flank and he cuts back to beat the challenge of Ajer. He fires low and hard towards goal, but sends his effort wide of the target.
Brentford vs Southampton
SAVE! Raya is closed down at the back by Broja and the loose ball deflects to Redmond. He slides an offload back to Broja, who tees up Adam Armstrong to fire at goal, but his effort is saved by the Brentford keeper. The offside flag goes up late, but Raya and his team-mates have been warned.
Brentford vs Southampton
A long throw into the Southampton box from Sorensen is cleared as far as Jensen on the edge of the box. He hooks the ball back into the box, but it just evades Norgaard and Forster gathers.
Brentford vs Southampton
Brentford are winless in their last five home games against Southampton in all competitions (D2 L3), with this the first time they’re hosting Saints since a 3-0 loss in League One in April 2011.
Brentford vs Southampton
Southampton have made four changes to their side from their loss to Crystal Palace last time out. Hasenhuttl alters his front two as Broja and Adam Armstrong come into the side in place of Long and Adams, who drop to the bench. Stuart Armstrong starts on the right flank for Tella, while Diallo slots into the midfield in place of Romeu.
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