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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:

Chelsea vs Watford

The visitors look to threaten again down the left flank, but their momentum stalls when Kayembe is penalised for offside.

22 May 2022 17:36

Chelsea vs Watford

The Hornets have only tasted victory on the final day of a Premier League season once in seven attempts. That sole success came during their maiden campaign of 1999-2000.

22 May 2022 17:34

Chelsea vs Watford

22 May 2022 17:33

Chelsea vs Watford

Substitution Hassane Kamara Adam Masina

22 May 2022 17:33

Chelsea vs Watford

Good save! Watford enjoying their best spell and it almost culminates in an equaliser. Kamara's low ball flashes across the penalty area to an unmarked Femenia, whose fierce shot is pushed away by Mendy.

22 May 2022 17:31

Chelsea vs Watford

A dangerous cross from the right is cleared for a corner by Azpilicueta. But Watford are unable to capitalise, as Chelsea calmly deal with the danger.

22 May 2022 17:30

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22 May 2022 17:29

Chelsea vs Watford

The Hornets have lost eight of their nine previous Premier League showdowns with Chelsea, including each of the most recent five.

22 May 2022 17:29

Chelsea vs Watford

22 May 2022 17:28

Chelsea vs Watford

Substitution Joshua Christian Kojo King Juan Camilo Hernández Suárez

22 May 2022 17:27

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