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
It looks as though Arsenal have shifted to three at the back, and they are starting to turn the screw in their efforts to get back into the game. Southampton are sitting off their visitors.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Bednarek's headed clearance drops to Martinelli around 20 yards from goal, but his volleyed effort flies well over the crossbar.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Cedric's cross from the right is more precise on this occasion, and Nketiah improvises a flicked finish which flashes wide of the far post. That's better from the visitors.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Forster gathers the ball quite comfortably when a rather hopeful high cross by Cedric drifts too close to the Southampton goalkeeper. Arsenal's delivery has been well short of the required quality today.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Saints have a corner, after Cedric dives in to block out Perraud's driven effort from the left side of the area. However, Ward-Prowse's cross does not pick out a red and white shirt and Arsenal escape the danger.
Southampton vs Arsenal
When Nketiah is slipped in by Odegaard, the Arsenal striker attempts to turn the ball into the six-yard box, but Valery is able blast the ball to safety with a slightly panicked clearance towards the touchline.
Southampton vs Arsenal
After Tavares has a shot blocked behind, the first corner of the second half is cleared away from a packed penalty area by Ward-Prowse.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Just too slow to react to a cross from the right, Xhaka miscontrols the ball on the edge of the box and an attacking chance is lost.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Arsenal get us back under way at St Mary's Stadium!
Southampton vs Arsenal
Curiously, since a goalless draw in February 2016, Southampton have now scored first in eight of their 12 Premier League meetings with Arsenal. However, they have only gone on to win one of the previous seven when leading. Will they go on to defy that trend today?
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