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

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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

22 May 2022 17:27

Chelsea vs Watford

Watford enjoy a rare venture forward, during which Mendy is forced out of goal to punch clear. The Hornets maintain the pressure as Kayembe plays a neat one-two with King, before drilling a shot wide of the target.

22 May 2022 17:26

Chelsea vs Watford

22 May 2022 17:26

Chelsea vs Watford

22 May 2022 17:25

Chelsea vs Watford

Hodgson watches on from the sidelines for the final time today. The 74-year-old will be replaced in the Vicarage Road dugout by former Forest Green Rovers boss Rob Edwards next season.

22 May 2022 17:24

Chelsea vs Watford

22 May 2022 17:24

Chelsea vs Watford

Chelsea's early dominance is demonstrated by the fact they have enjoyed over 70 per cent of the possession so far, while registering five shots on goal to their opponents' one.

22 May 2022 17:23

Chelsea vs Watford

Mount is completely unmarked as he meets Ziyech's deep cross at the far post, but is unable to direct his header towards goal.

22 May 2022 17:21

Chelsea vs Watford

Substitution Antonio Rüdiger Ross Barkley

22 May 2022 17:21

Chelsea vs Watford

22 May 2022 17:21

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