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Chelsea vs Watford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Stamford Bridge

Sports Staff
Sunday 22 May 2022 15:18 BST
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Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Watford 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:

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That's all for today. Thank you for following our live coverage. Until next time, goodbye!

22 May 2022 18:53

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A special mention must also go to Mike Dean, who refereed his 561st and final Premier League match today before calling time on a remarkable career.

22 May 2022 18:52

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Ross Barkley scored a stoppage-time winner as Chelsea secured third place in the Premier League after a 2-1 win over relegated Watford. Dan Gosling appeared to have rescued a point for the Hornets in Roy Hodgson's final game in charge as he cancelled out Kai Havertz's first-half strike. But Barkley snatched the spoils in the 91st minute at Stamford Bridge.

22 May 2022 18:52

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FULL-TIME: CHELSEA 2-1 WATFORD

22 May 2022 18:50

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Ziyech almost puts the icing on the cake in spectacular fashion; his powerful 25-yard strike is heading for the top corner, but Bachmann holds onto it.

22 May 2022 18:50

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22 May 2022 18:43

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Five minutes to go at Stamford Bridge. As things stand, it is looking like a routine win for Chelsea

22 May 2022 18:42

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Barkley seeks out Havertz with a throughball into the box, but Kabasele tracks his run all the way and makes an important block.

22 May 2022 18:40

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Another change for Watford with Gosling replacing Kayembe.

22 May 2022 18:38

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Watford look to break with Sissoko leading the charge. The midfielder looks to release King, but Mendy is quickly out of goal to clear.

22 May 2022 18:36

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