Southampton vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from St. Mary's Stadium
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
DOUBLE CHANCE! First, a ball slipped through for Saka is struck straight at Forster in a central position, and soon after, Odegaard steers a shot into the side-netting from the brink of the box. Still, Saints resist!
Southampton vs Arsenal
Southampton successfully clear a couple of corners in quick succession, and the clock ticks down to 10 minutes of time remaining in their attempt to keep the points.
Southampton vs Arsenal
The game gets back under way, with Armstrong back in action following some medical attention.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Armstrong is down injured after a challenge by Lokonga in midfield, and both sets of players take the opportunity to take on drinks at a sun-drenched St Mary's.
Southampton vs Arsenal
GREAT STOP! Once more, Forster comes to the rescue, as Smith Rowe's mishit shot from near the penalty spot bounces towards the bottom corner, and the big keeper flings himself to the left and repels the ball. Brilliant reflexes!
Southampton vs Arsenal
JUST WIDE! After being picked out by Xhaka's whipped cross from the left, Pepe improvises a volleyed effort from the edge of the area, which zips just past the left post.
Southampton vs Arsenal
An animated Arteta is preparing another change, as he seeks to steer his side towards at least an equalising goal. Arsenal really need points here, and they must go all-out in the final 20 minutes or so.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Demonstrating their complete dominance of the ball since the break, Arsenal have had a staggering 82 per cent share of possession during the second half. Southampton are merely hanging on in there, but there's still a long way to go!
Southampton vs Arsenal
CLOSE! The Gunners are starting to fire at last, as Saka cuts in powerfully from his station on the right flank and flashes a powerful drive narrowly past the far post - with Forster left scrambling to get across his goal.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Arsenal push on again, and Odegaard fires a shot from outside the box high and wide of Forster's goal.
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