Southampton vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Southampton face Arsenal 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:
Southampton vs Arsenal
That's all from St Mary's today, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Southampton vs Arsenal
After losing for the first time in seven encounters with Southampton, today's defeat means Arsenal have taken just four points from losing positions this season - perhaps summing up their most major flaw. They travel to Stamford Bridge in midweek for a crucial London derby with Chelsea - and face Manchester United next weekend - while Saints visit Burnley on Thursday with a top-half finish still in sight.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Another setback for Arsenal's top-four ambitions sees Arteta's men slump to a third straight defeat, after their efforts to break down an obdurate Southampton side come to nothing in the end. The hosts were willing to cling on grimly during the second half, having taken the lead towards the end of the first, and Forster's heroics kept their visitors at bay. Ultimately, having three-quarters of the possession proved fruitless for the Gunners, as they spurn the opportunity to capitalise on Tottenham's slip-up earlier today.
Southampton vs Arsenal
A lung-bursting run by Long charges down Ramsdale's attempted clearance, and the Saints striker celebrates with the home fans as if he'd just scored the winner. That's it, they've held on!
Southampton vs Arsenal
A wild, desperate swipe at goal from 20 yards out by Martinelli sends the ball careering over the to pof the Southampton crossbar, and the home side have surely hung on for all three points now.
Southampton vs Arsenal
With less than three minutes of stoppage time remaining, Ward-Prowse whips a free-kick at goal from the left side of the area, but his shot is saved by Ramsdale.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Long buys some valuable time after going down under a challenge from Xhaka in midfield, and Saints look to be preparing another substitution - no doubt helping to run down the clock.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Every red-and-white Southampton shirt remains tightly assembled inside their defensive third, but Arsenal just cannot break through. Even when they manage to pick out the goalframe - they have had 17 attempts but only three on target - Forster appears unbeatable.
Southampton vs Arsenal
FORSTER AGAIN! This time, Southampton's one-man barrier denies Xhaka, whose side-footed effort from 20 yards was perhaps set to miss the far post, but Forster wasn't to know. Another fine stop!
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